Nov 27, 2016 - Blog, South Africa    No Comments

South Africa Day 4

A quiet day today in Hoedspruit and Raptor reserve.

We had more rain last evening and during the morning – the local population are ecstatic the place has taken on a new vibe now with more of the wild animals venturing to get fresh fodder from the ground cover and the Giraffes from the trees.

We are in planning mode today for our trip up to The Kruger staying at The Lower Sabie camp and then I am told a couple of nights camping in another location on our way back to Hoedspruit on Saturday.

In the afternoon we decided that we would go to the Moholoholo Animal sanctuary  where they take in any injured animal and reintroduce them to the wild. However we were told that it would be more likely private reserves as in truly wild places they may not survive. Most of the injuries are caused by snares which either cut deep into the animals neck or very deep lacerations into their legs. We were shown some very disturbing pictures and thankfully many of the animals survived after treatment.

A whirlwind tour of the animals followed the pictures are of a Cheetah which were allowed to stroke. Then on to the vultures these were some really big birds. Lions, Hyenas and wild dogs.

Tomorrow is Monday already and we are getting very close to the main reason for my trip here to Anne and Stan’s home in the Raptor reserve and spreading of Margaret’s ashes at Anne’s chosen place. Over this last week Anne and I have had some great chats about Margaret and even this morning she was telling of some exploits whilst they were hosteling and camping in Loch Lomond and I thought Margaret never got in any scrapes. I think Anne has enjoyed herself looking back at all the escapades they got upto.

A chill day today ready for tomorrow journey to The Lower Sabie camp.

I am not taking laptop so a rest with blog till I get back – there will be so much to add.

 

 

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