We arrived at Paraa Lodge in Murchinson National Park today. It's gorgeous with views looking out over the lower Nile river before it runs into Lake Albert. On our way to the lodge we saw elephants, giraffes, and ground hornbills. We arrived in time for a sumptuous lunch, a performance by the Nebi children's choir, and then read and relaxed. Late afternoon the Wicklands went for a game drive, Ihla journaled, and Tom and I went on a nature walk in celebration of my birthday. We saw a school of hippos and a few birds, but mostly it was nice just to get out and walk. That night after dinner we were treated to a troupe of African dancers.
On the 25th, we celebrated Christmas with a 3 hour boat ride up the Nile toward Murchison Falls. We saw about 100 hippos, a bench full of crocodiles, cape buffalo, wart hogs, jackson heartabeast, monitor lizards, elephants, baboons, and 20 species of birds. Probably the most exciting were the monitor lizards who were excavating for crocodile eggs. Two of them started duking it out and we watched a minute of frenzied lizard fighting! The afternoon included more relaxing, followed by dinner, and two dance troupes. They were really amazing to watch. Do they know how to jirate and shake their bootie. It was also interesting to see the similarities between then and a Native American pow-wow.
On the 26th, we left the lodge and drove to the top of Murchison Falls. From there we could also see the Ohuru Falls. It was beautiful and we got soaked.
I really, really wish I had more time to talk, but I don't have time!!! Much Love!
1 comment:
Are lisards different than lizards :) You must have been in a hurry with typo's! Happy birthday, by the way! Tyler says "wubbbuu" (love you!)
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