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Connie, looks like a really good holiday.    I can't believe the animals you saw and the closeness.  I still really like the Toyota/Elephant shot.  Did you really take that one or did you just throw it in there?  Mt. Kilamanjaro, The Crater, The Masaai Tribe are really a big part of Tanzania.  I bet Gavin would rather be hunting those animals rather than taking pictures.  Was this part of The Great Migration or an everyday thing happening?  Thank goodness for Goggle....I was able to fill my head with valuable information.  It's always nice to get a handle on the different cultures.  Glad your home safe and sound.

I see Lori's been busy too!  Do you know which photos they are using for the calendar yet?  I like the little puppy in the basket & the doggie looking up at the camera best.  Should be interesting to see which ones they select.

And yes, my holidays are booked.  Can't wait to go to Dubai.  Pinch me, I still can't believe this is real.  So many things to do and see in Dubai.  Seems weird, I'll be off work practically all of March.

Still busy around the house.  The kitchen is practically done.  Need a blind & a few paint touch ups left.  Looking for some type of light to put below the top cabinets which  doesn't need wiring.  Home Depot here I come.  I was just going to paint the living room, however,  sounds like Dad is looking for a fireplace.  We have the cork waiting to be installed.  Maybe by Christmas.  LOL. 

Take care!  Miss You All.   

XOXOXO.

Cool vid

Here is a cool video I though you guys would like.  It's a commercial for the little Go Pro camera that I have.





ps.  Thanks for all the cool pics Con!!

Oops forgot Day 5 - Day 5 - Lake Manyara National Park

We saw: monkeys, baboons, hippos, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras........

"checking for ticks"

"taking a nap"

This elephant had branches stuck in his tusks.

"YIKES"

Monkeys

Monkey

Mamma and Baby Monkey

Mamma and Baby Baboon

Day 6 - Hike through town to another waterfall and cave with bats.

We didn't see any animals but we walked through town and got to check out a couple local homes. We walked up to a schoolyard and could hear all the kids inside. There were no windows in the school. Just open space. When we walked past the little kids school they all ran outside to greet us. They were so excited!  There was a kid about 11 years old that started tagging along shortly after our hike started. When we were down at the waterfall I noticed his flip flops were broken. I decided to give him my runners. When we got back to out B&B I changed into my flip flops and handed over my runners and a shirt. I wish we would have brought more to give the locals.....but we didn't think we would be spending any time with them at all.  Oh well, there is always next time.....right mom?

This is the boy I gave my shoes to.

The school kids were screaming with excitement.

Our hike guides family....all the kids look the same age?!?

Day 4 - Ngrongoro Crater

We saw: lions, hippopotamus, zebras, elephant, grant gazelle, Thompson gazelle, hyenas, wildibeest, heartbeest, Cape buffalo, jakals, warthogs, baboons, rhinoceros (very far away - no pics).....

Gavin looking down into Ngorongoro Crater

Thompson Gazelle

Pumbaa has to kneel to eat off the ground.

Hippos

Gavin & Connie

Muddy hippo footprint

We also stopped to learn about the Masaai Tribe.

"Welcome" Dance and Song

Making fire

Cow Dung hut - takes 2 weeks to build and will last 20 years.

Day 3 - Tanzania - Tarangire National Park

We saw: elephants, giraffes, impalas, dik dik, zebra, wildebeest, banded mongoose, Cape buffalo, water buck, ostrich, warthogs, baboons.....

Elephants

Giraffes

Wildebeest, Zebra, Ostriches

Elephants

Zebras

Elephants digging for water in a dry river bed.

Impalas (I think)

Good Looking Warthog