The long awaited update

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So far Tabitha is still single. Shirley and I have been beating the guys off… have been to Mountain Lodge (7200 feet up). The highlight was Tabitha running through the forest with her pants down with a few Fire Ants attached to her ass. Quite the lovely sight.

Next we were off to Lake Nakuru, which is home to 1.9 million flamingos. A beautiful pink sight. We also saw our first Rhino - rounding out the complete Big 5 sighting. Unfortunately it chased us as he was a wee bit grumpy cuz someone had sawed off his horn and he was pissed (but it weren’t us!).

From there it was two nights at the Masai Mara. Being such wonderful giving girls, we let them upgrade us to the one and only State Room! Wow! Second day we did the Hot Air Balloon over the Mara watching the sunrise. Shirley had a very emotional mission and now Jim will forever be in Africa. It was quite the windy day and our landing was something else. The basket tipped and we skidded 50m bumping along the ground with us in it. We loved every minute of it. Sorta like a roller coaster ride. Then we had a champagne breakfast where we landed. Turned out the balloon came to rest very close to a hyena den. Now that was pretty cool! We got in the truck right away and drove to the den. They surrounded us and we learned later that they will attack the truck and bite the tires.

We are in Tanzania, first tenting for two nights on the Serengeti - if you have to tent, these are the only way to go. Two Queen sized four poster size beds, double bathroom, sitting area, porch and chaise lounge!!! The first night, we had a leopard attack some baboons outside our tents. The second nights, we narrowly escaped the wrath of two Cape Buffalos.

Wednesday, February 8th, we left the Serengeti and headed to Ngorongoro Mountain with the lodge on the rim of the crater. We stopped on the Olduvai (pronounced Oldupai) Gorge and saw the museum from Dr. Leakey and where the first hominids were discovered.

Yesterday we spent 10 HOT and EXTREMELY dusty crisscrossing the crater, overlooking the Hippo Pools. Awesome.

We are off to Lake Manyara for one night and then to Arusha to catch our connecting flights to Jo’burg.

That’s it for now… more news to come. Internet access is spotty (at best) and SLOW!

This has been a Mar, Shirl and Tab compilation.

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Comments

[Lori]

Good times
Sounds like you are having some real adventures.. Any Moose over there??

[Lucy Halliday]

Hi guys. Been reading along and living vicariously through your adventure. What a trip!!! My friend Martha at work is from Kenya and we've been discussing your trip alot. Sounds incredible and I'm laughing my but off reading your stories. Take care and try to be safe. L.

[Sandra Seres]

Too much fun!!
Hi Marlene - you are having way TOO much fun, but that's okay it makes up for the intesting times back here ;-) Cant't wait to see your pics and please keep the blogs comin' - S.

[Annie Wyszkowski]

Sounds Great so far!
Hi ladies Following your every move - it sounds as though you're having a whale of a time. Enjoy Jo'burg and watch the night-sky for me. Shirley, keep an eye out while on the roads for the taxi's and let me know if you've ever seen such driving before! Have fun ladies, wish I was with you! Try the beer too, it's great.

[Leeney]

Out of Africa
It's too bad you guys aren't having a good time! I thought you'd been eaten by lions or something but I guess the internet isn't available out on the Serengeti. Have been enviously following your trek across the continent and checked out the 'tents' that you were roughing it in. Everyone is fine here and compared to you 3 my life is quite dull - no rhinos - no hyenas - just the occasional squirrel scurrying across the backyard. On the bright side -spring is here - no rain for 3 days - beautiful sunshine - but what do you care! YOU'RE IN AFRICA!!!!!!!! Love to all - have a great and safe time - thinking of you lots. Look forward to hearing from you in the next10 days! Cheers - Love Leeney

[Dani]

Sounds Pretty Exciting!!!!
Hey Tabs and co, Sounds like you are having the time of your lives! Everything at home is good, finally got some beeeeautiful weather (15 degrees inland today!!). Love the running commentary. Stay away from those Fire Ants (maybe keep your pants on........... It may help keep the men away too! :P ) Keep having fun my friend!!!! Love, D

[Karen (Tab's Mom)]

Awesome experiences!
Tabitha, glad to hear you're still single, lol. (I like Adrian, and you'd live closer :)) I can't wait to see the pictures! Your experiences are incredible. Love Mom

[Ashley]

Africa seems amazing
Hey Girls!! I hope you guys are having an awesome time in Africa it seems like you are.. Gramma Shirl.. Sorry it took so long to send a hello it's been a very busy two weeks and I got side tracked. Can't wait to see pictures!!! xoxo Ash

[Sherry Burke]

Hello from cold snowy Mississauga to Shirley in hot, beautiful Africa
Hi Shirley, This trip sounds like it is getting better every day (didn't I tell you Africa is amazing). It sounds like you are all having a fabulous time and enjoying every minute. I am enjoying reading your travel-blog and hearing what you have been up to. I loved the part about Shirley "leaving some of Jim in Africa" What a great idea and opportunity Shirley. Take care and be safe. Sherry

[Marlene Grey]

What a wonderful adventure
Hi Shirley, I finally figured out this blog thing. Sounds like you and your friends are having a wonderful time. Very touching that Jim has shared your trip. Be safe and continue to have a ball! Love Marlene