into the Serengeti. 3 July.

up early... too early. the lads at the lodge hauled our luggage down to reception. We had a gorgeous buffet breakie at pool side. Delic coffee.. but they do tend to make it a tad weak. We have to stress STRONG coffee. stuffed on eggs and fruit and coffee... we joined with Charles in the LandBruiser, luggage in back.. and off we were to the Serengeti. We skirted the Ngorogoro crater to visit the Olduvai Gorge. Didnt do down into the crater yet.. that is to come. But we travelled long and hard into the Serengeti, had lunch at the enterance to the park. Bought some diet coke and dairy milk choccie at the lil store.... the choccie had seen better days... i swear, it had been melted and resolidified at least 3 times. Got some great pics of gama lizards at the Olduvai site.
it was a long and hot day and by the time we arrived at Migration Camp ( 5 star) we were ready for showers.... too tired for even the pool). We were once again greeted with cold juice and towels.. and introduced to the camp by Manager (South African) Peter.... the staff took us to our luxury tent... and showed us the torch and the whistle (whistle is to call for assist should we need something after dark.) The park IS in the middle of the Serengeti .. so they frown on guests walking about alone after dark. There are hippos and leopards and monkeys roaming free.
We showered... changed and basked in the luxury of our tent. once again big fluffy beds covered in white linen /down duvets. and sherry in the decaunter next to the beds. We did sunset on the verandah.... I imbided in a gin and tonic (have to be a bit colonial don't we?) When the supper bell rang, i ordered the fillet of steak, veggies, (gnocchi for appetiser), and pumpkin soup. Also had a glass of red wine and fruite platter for "afters" with good strong coffee.
After dinner, went back up to the verandah for after dinner chat. There we met a couple from Huntington Beach, and another single lady from Florida. Tis funny thing on holiday... you meet up with and have chats with people that in normal everyday life you would never interact with; so I reckon travel is a good thing. Didn't someone say travel broadened your horizons?
Finally the eyes were getting droopy so Mum and headed for the room.. we were escorted back by a young lad with bow and quiver on shoulders... too bad the most dangerous creature we came upon was a hare. Next, the usual... SLEEP.