The entree was biltong souffle, and L had a main course of blou wilderbeest, crocodile, ostrich and gemsbok (B had beef fillet) followed by malva pudding and amarula custard to die for.
This morning we woke up in a tent, not any tent this was definitely sleeping under 5 stars. Even B's and L's Mums would have managed this one. Plush furnishings, armchairs in each corner, deck lounges on the front porch, a bath tub to die for and an outdoor shower not to mention the four poster bed with mosquito netting and the airconditioner / heating. We woke spritely at 5:30 am to ready ourselves for a game drive at Bottlierskop. Our guide navigated some interesting 4X4 tracks to deliver an amazing array of animals. We saw Blou wilderbeest which L had had for dinner the night before, Impala and rare black impala there are only 1000 left world wide and 100 of them are at this park, zebra, eland, giraffe, rhino, kudu, nyala and the funniest guinea fowl which had cL in stiches. We left Botlierskop just after 11.30am.
After a short drive Robertson mountain pass we arrived at Oudtshoorn. We visited the Cango Wildlife Park to view more animals including exotic emu, wallaby and rainbow lorikeet. We saw nile crocodile, turtles, koi, vultures, marabu stork (which has got to be the most ugliest bird), lion, tigers: white and bengal, and cheetah.
L was lucky to meet and touch and pat a cheetah inside the cage now thats an upclose and personal encounter.
L
Sorry everyone, the wireless connection is so slow that I will only upload the one picture tonight. I will make it up to you soon. B
What an amazing group of photos over the last two days. Leanne patting a Cheeta. It looked so soft and unconcerned. Mum says was it drugged? I know that was a "must do" for L. Thanks for the photo with you in it B. We can tell from the messages that you are all having a very special time together. I think W would be happy to stay at the elephant view hotel. She thoroughly enjoyed the tent accommodation at Kings Canyon But it was not as five star as the one you were in so I think she could handle it. Boy! those elephants are tall I bet you had fun climbing up there. So many things you have seen - so many different foods you have tasted and such a different culture too (drumming).
ReplyDeleteWe pray for you daily and await each blog with joy. God bless you B cL and L from W&A