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Close Encounter with a Pachyderm  
   

Close Encounter with a Pachyderm

This marvellous animal was a regular visitor to this part of the Delta and we saw him at least twice a day. Having chased him away from the main lodge, he turned up close to my lodge where I came across him as I was walking through the trees. By this time, this chap had a poorly foot and was feeling rather grumpy - as I found out later.
Day 5: Journey to the Okavango Delta

April 1st 2008
I’m sure I slept last night, but no sooner had I turned off the light and got under the mosquito net than it was morning. The little alarm clock was screaming at me to get up, its volume disproportionately large for its size. After a (very) hot shower, I made my way down the sandy paths to breakfast. Both Brian and Jill were there before me and were waiting patiently for their cooked meal. I to ... read more
Africa » Botswana » North-West » Okavango Delta

Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) Flag Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... ... read more
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