Our last evening we had an impromptu "Booze Cruise, BYOB". Welcome had never heard the term, "BYOB" so we were able to teach him something! We didn't see much game this night, as we stopped at a spot that was going to be a great sunset watching place if the clouds hadn't of rolled in, but we did get some great pictures of the elephants. Things got a little dicey with the elephants at one point - someone buzzed them in a helicopter, and needless to say they didn't like it. None of us was real happy about it. For a short bit, Welcome was literally hiding us behind some trees as we weren't sure they weren't going to charge us.
Notice, he is NOT close enough to steal my sunglasses! LOL
Elephant butt!
Right about now, they aren't real happy.
By now, they have calmed down and are showing themselves again.
I think I'll just push you over, Mr. Tree.
Playing with the exposure on the camera, I was really able to bring the colors out.
I had to pay Welcome for his ball cap this night. It's part of the uniform, so he had to have an "issued" hat.
Katie and Pat
Penny, Welcome and Bill O'Connell
Welcome joined us for dinner our final evening.
Saying good-bye to our new friend.
Spending a week in the bush of South Africa was an absolute spectacular, amazing experience. Bill and I have talked about it, and given the chance, we would absolutely go back again! However, with that said, there are so many things here in the states and around the world we haven't seen, unless we fall into another deal like this one, we'd rather continue expanding our travel horizons. Africa was never a spot on my bucket list to experience, but I am so glad and thankful for the opportunity. If you ever have the chance.....jump on it! You will not be disappointed. Just understand, you are in the bush, and you will see many of the same things a lot, but each sighting is it's own unique experience.
Next up.....a week in the Cape Town area.
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