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Jose

Post subject: Loams & Wendy's Addo trip, 20-27 Dec 2005

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:01 am

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Someone is eager to get going... :lol:

Got this verrry early this morning:

Loams wrote:

Leaving about 9 then it's 3 hrs to PE, then have lunch with friend and do quick shop. Then outta there. Should be in Addo by 1600. Whole week to chill.

And in case anyone is wondering:

he also wrote:

Camera and charger packed along with new video camera!

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bert

Post subject: Re: Loams & Wendy's Addo trip, 20-27 Dec 2005

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:19 am

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Jose wrote:

he also wrote:

Camera and charger packed along with new video camera!

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Salva

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:43 am

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Let's hope he didn't forget the bag in which he packed the camera and the charger! :lol:

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Bush Baptist

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:17 pm

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Salva wrote:

Let's hope he didn't forget the bag in which he packed the camera and the charger! :lol:

Don't forget that digital zoom on something half a mile away distorts it. I have some magnificent digital eagles on video :oops:

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DinkyBird

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:02 pm

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Received a short while ago:

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And here we are. Addo National Park. No sightings yet cause we haven't gone anywhere. Just settling in.

I am sure they will see and hear much even just from their safari tent - they have such a beautiful view out over Addo.

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Jose

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:25 pm

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DinkyBird wrote:

I am sure they will see and hear much even just from their safari tent - they have such a beautiful view out over Addo.

And... they got the tent they requested!

Quote:

... but you can't really see the waterhole from any of them, but we have the best view and I think the nicest spot.
Jackals crying far off now. Dunno if waterhole will be more visible at night.
Very overcast and a bit chilly. ... Just being here is cool. More than cool.

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bert

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:33 pm

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Sounds indeed like a cool spot
Jackal crying...
Would love to hear that again :cry:

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Jose

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:36 pm

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bert wrote:

Sounds indeed like a cool spot
Jackal crying...
Would love to hear that again :cry:

Me too, but I'd even give a lot more for one single Whooohoop!

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DinkyBird

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:38 pm

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I have always found the night sounds at Addo awesome - lots of jackal.....far more than I hear in Kruger.

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Jose

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:57 pm

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DinkyBird wrote:

I have always found the night sounds at Addo awesome - lots of jackal.....far more than I hear in Kruger.

And you're not the only one... :lol:

Just received this:

Quote:

Bush waking up nicely now, hyenas and jackals crying.

And:

Quote:

There was a huge owl sitting about 10 meters from our tent just now. Also masses of eyes off in the distance, not sure what. Probably eland.

I may have this wrong but I'm getting the distinct impression that they're enjoying themselves!

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DinkyBird

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:14 pm

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Jose wrote:

And you're not the only one... :lol:

Just received this:

Quote:

Bush waking up nicely now, hyenas and jackals crying.

And:

Quote:

There was a huge owl sitting about 10 meters from our tent just now. Also masses of eyes off in the distance, not sure what. Probably eland.

I may have this wrong but I'm getting the distinct impression that they're enjoying themselves!

So do I and I am really glad for them....but must say longing to be camping there right now! :mrgreen:

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simonb6

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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:14 pm

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Jose wrote:

DinkyBird wrote:

I have always found the night sounds at Addo awesome - lots of jackal.....far more than I hear in Kruger.

And you're not the only one... :lol:

Just received this:

Quote:

Bush waking up nicely now, hyenas and jackals crying.

And:

Quote:

There was a huge owl sitting about 10 meters from our tent just now. Also masses of eyes off in the distance, not sure what. Probably eland.

I may have this wrong but I'm getting the distinct impression that they're enjoying themselves!

At this time of night.... :wink:

Are the tents soundproofed?

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DinkyBird

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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:40 pm

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Just received this from Loams:

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Watching some ellies feeding, drinking and taking a bath at the main camp waterhole right now....

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DuQues

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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:47 pm

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No report of having spotted a YR wearing Megan?

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DinkyBird

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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:59 pm

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DuQues wrote:

No report of having spotted a YR wearing Megan?

Nope - will ask him though.

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