Prelude to a Sharp Exit
Dotted around the camp were a number of marula trees. Now, these trees produce a fruit which is used to produce a very nice alcoholic drink suitable for consumption whilst watching the sun go down.
Elephants, too, like marula. So much so, that they will stake a claim on a tree and guard it. This particular elephant was not only guarding his tree, but had been chased away from the main lodge AND had a bad foot. He was clearly not in a good mood and didn't take too kindly to my walking towards my lodge.
I backed away rather slowly and went to change my underwear.
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 
