First Day Safari

Remember when I said earlier that I had learned my lesson to listen to everything my wife says? Well, I'm really trying- but back when Cathy mentioned we would be camping out for two nights during our safari, I didn't get the gist of what exactly that would entail.

We're in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania and the beauty is incredible. We saw some amazing animals and birds today. The zebras were plentiful. They herd together much like horses; and something special they do with their neck is going along the back of other zebras to help shoo the flies off:

The elephants were amazing. Here is a shot of a Mom and baby elephant then a 'teenage' male hamming it up for us:

The giraffes- well- they're our favourite! They're also the Tanzania's national animal:

We also saw herds of Impalas; they scatter much like deers when approached:

The park is also known for a variety of birds. Here are some ostriches:

The next one is called a Special Starling:

And the next one is called a Red- billed Horn:

Now about the camping- yes, actual camping like in a tent! Cathy wanted to experience a "Robert Redford Out of Africa" moment so when she booked the trip, she included camping in the wilderness. Unfortunately, it didn't come with Robert Redford or Meryl Streep and no linen tablecloths and silverware. Here is our tent:

Along with this comes two cots to sleep on and a real Ranger with a real loaded rifle for the duration of our 'campout' (by law). So for campfire fun, there's Cathy and I along with our driver James, our guide Jacumba and our Ranger Ali. Now, how much fun is this!! `Oh and guess what! We're doing a hiking safari tomorrow!! With guns...