Okay, I asked my air conditioner and he said that I was an idiot and that if I looked back through my open windows, I would see that the "Add a Photo" window was already open and I just was not looking. Here's the photo and a few more at the bottom.
Today, we arrived back at the hotel at about 3:15 p.m. Some girls went to the grocery store nearby to pick up some things. Others got right back to the hotel to shower and relax before a 6:30 dinner and a shuttle to the Waterfront. It will be an early night, I hope, for all (kids are in their rooms by 10:00 or so -- it's just a matter of how late they stay up talking or watching horror films!) as the bus pulls out at 6:00 a.m. for a two hour ride to the Aquila Reserve (which reminds me that on the way back from Soil for Life today, we saw some ZEBRAS and a WILDEBEEST!) where will will do, over the next two days, an early evening safari ride and an early morning one, as well. Check out Aquila on the Web! Paris Hilton has stayed there. If that is not a ringing endorsement, I do not know what is. Okay, what is, is Lourence's (our driver's) take on the place. He said that it is not commercialized and that you really get a taste of and respect for the wildlife of South Africa. Lourence has been a wonderful addition to our group. He will be our driver throughout our visit. His knowledge of the people, the area, and his sense of humor have made him invaluable. He will join us at Aquila, as will his wife and 14-year old daughter.
I am not sure about Internet connectivity at the reserve, so if you do not hear from me for the next couple of days, I'll just have loads to say on Sunday. After leaving the reserve on Sunday morning, we'll head to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned as well as have a look at the penguins that inhabit the island.
So, more either tomorrow an
d Saturday orSunday.
Left - trenching it. Below, Cheryl tries to escape.
Students in the greenhouse, below left. Slinging manure onto the best compost pile ever, bottom right.
Okay! How come I cannot post photos? I'll figure this out or else!
ReplyDeleteThe photos are great, Martha! The ride to Aquila is pretty scenic, and as I recall, Internet access was non-existent there. However, that may have changed since last year. I'm jealous of your upcoming game drives and service work - Aquila is amazing! Good luck and safe travels for the weekend.
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