Out of Africa

Were you worried about me? Don't be! I am having a great time in Africa. Our first stop, the Maasai Mara, was wonderful. We saw a leopard eating it's kill in a tree, and went on a lion hunt. I went to a Maasai Village, and it was facinating. Then we went to Lake Nakuru, where there was the elusive black rhino and flamingos as far as the eye can see. Then we traveled to several sites from Out of Africa, and we were able to see tons of hippos. They even put on a show fr us- although I think they thought they were fighting. Then we went to Amboseli, where there were so many lions I felt like I was in the Lion King, and so many elephants, I wanted to stay forever. It was a desert (dessert?) right beside marsh land- so weird! Then I crossed over into Tanzania. We went to Lake Manyara, where a monkey tried to get in the truck with us. Then we headed to the famous Serengeti, where there were even more elephants. I saw a herd of over 40. A male elephant tried to sneak in to mate with a young female. The matriarch of the group got really pissed, pushed him off the female, and ran that player right out of town. What a sight. Now we are in Ngorongoro Carter. They place we are staying is 9000 feet above sea level with one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. The people on my tour are pretty cool. There is a Dutch couple; the woman is an African travel agent, so we have all been getting the best treatment. There is also a mother daughter pair- both widows. The mother is 89 years old! Well, that is all for now. I miss you all.