And.......There's a More!

The afternoon game drive was somewhat uninspiring to start. We were on the hunt for hippo sightings. Both the Sabi and the Sand Rivers flow through the reserve. I am paranoid about hippos. We were charged two years ago in Zambia and that might be why. We saw a few in the water and left it at that.

After a lot of bumpy driving around we came upon a lioness and four small cubs in the middle of the road. One cub was hers and she was babysitting the other three! We could hear the Cubs meowing. Once in a while the lioness snarled at them. Unbelievable to watch.

Then off again to an appointment. This turned out to be a special sundowner in a clearing for the whole lodge. Entertainers and everything. Delightful.

On our way back to the lodge it got dark. The engine got turned off and we sat in darkness. While we were discussing constellations we could hear a lion huffing near by. Wow!

There were more dancers entertaining at the lodge. All for New Years Eve. I was grabbed by the hand to dance with one of the performers. What could I do? The kids thought it was hilarious. But they got their turn, too.

Dinner was set up down below on the river bed. Lanterns everywhere. Very, very festive! A whole springbok had been barbecued. It was delicious! A very delightful evening!

We are not staying up to see in the new year because we have a game drive at six AM as usual!