Walking with Lions

Yesterday we did the walk with lions excursion. It was really really cool. After a little intro we spent an hour or so initially stroking 15 month old lions, then hiking through their territory with them leading or following the group. We then switched with another group to see some other lions with different personalities and moods. The staff were awesome, making sure everyone got a turn with the cats and took really cool photos as well. We ended up with about 100 or so on the camera. Still have to filter through them. A really cool experience.

Today we took the good we bought in Botswana down to the market to barter with. We had some sugar, rice, cooking oil, laundry soap and hand soap, plus a few clothes we didn’t want. Instantly we were called from all directions but went to the shopkeepers we had talked to previously. After a bit of haggling at various stalls we came out pretty happy with what we got. You could always bargain the price right down as low as possible but its a bit of effort and not always fair to completely rip off someone so you save a dollar or two while they lose out on it. If you are happy with the purchase on both sides then its good for all involved. We are pretty happy with “Dribbs” the hippo which we now own.

Heading into Zambia tomorrow, and driving for a good few days towards Lake Malawi. We have 5 new people on board and say goodbye to the last few from our previous group tonight. Will be sad to see them go as it’s been a great few weeks with them all