If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied

Alfred Nobel

Oh oh my Cindy our your leader stated before we began don’t bring reading material as very little time. Proving quite true. Up at 5:30 this am just as first light over horizon was erupting. Breakie, and away at 7 for driving and looking. I have 20 bird species which is only partial count, lions, elephants, zebra, ibis, impala, warthog, ostrich (ok that is a bird),giraffe, lizard, blue monkeys, baboon and numerous others. Oh my the. Diversity and numbers are amazing. Once again I am very impressed with the knowledge of of guides Simon and douhee.

Now after lunch we have a couple hours of siesta and wonderful. I am sitting on porch of our “tent” overlooking the River valley watching some bush bucks drink and a bunch of elephants wander about. And just heard some lions roaring. And do not forget the gin and tonic in hand. Temperature is high 30’s. (High 80’s Fahrenheit

Tarangire national park was created befor 1960 and currently has 2800 square kilometers of area. But one must remember this is an island, as are many of the national parks. It is surrounded by people. Mostly Masai tribe which are cattle and goat herders. This park is where the animals can live,

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And that is just a few hours of photo taking. Sorry no editing. Time to head out again