I am currently in Bangkok, but have really good internet now, so i better get a post or 2 in. I went camping at an animal reserve/national park - Bale - newly re-opened. The place we stayed (Kaicedra) was simple, with a platform that overlooked a river where the elephants are said to frequent. we went with a bunch of families and had a blast. They made us an amazing dinner on the spot (for about 12 people) - which is never guaranteed in Africa without at least 12 hour notice! i will let the photos tell the rest of the story...
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| Otto and Johann setting up camp |
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| Yes, the elephants were this close! |
Funny story about the elephants. it was about 10:05am the next morning, we were all packed up and ready to leave, when the camp hosts told us the elephants would arrive at 10:15. our friends who were with us had camped here twice before and had never seen elephants. so of course we all said 'whatever' but to humor them (and because it was only 10 minutes) we decided to stay. well what do you know, at exactly 10:14 by my watch, a huge herd (nearly 20 with about 1/2 being youths/babies) walks right through the far side of camp. Unbelievable. This is why you come to these posts - community and unadulterated nature.
Funny story about the elephants. it was about 10:05am the next morning, we were all packed up and ready to leave, when the camp hosts told us the elephants would arrive at 10:15. our friends who were with us had camped here twice before and had never seen elephants. so of course we all said 'whatever' but to humor them (and because it was only 10 minutes) we decided to stay. well what do you know, at exactly 10:14 by my watch, a huge herd (nearly 20 with about 1/2 being youths/babies) walks right through the far side of camp. Unbelievable. This is why you come to these posts - community and unadulterated nature.
Amazing photos - Do you have a current phone number for Kaicedra? We're thinking of going later this year.
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