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I'm on board too. I'd guess you either on the aeroplane or on the way to the airport. Hope that Sandy the Hurricane does'nt put a damper on your plans. Safe travels, have a fabulous trip, take gazzilions of photos, and post them here. Looking forward to this.

Since we are flying from the Pacific Coast, our flight won't be effected by the Hurricane. Our flight heads straight north from Seattle, then head towards Hudson's Bay, and across Greenland, then back south to Germany, so we will be far from "sandy". We leave for the airport in 1 hour.

I am so glad to hear that your flight has not been affected by Hurricane Sandy Normana53 and Torticat!

I am watching this space not to miss anything of your adventure in the North!

We made it to South Africa and I am writing this post from our porch at Letaba listening to bellowing Hippos and enjoying the sights and smells of Kruger.
On entry to the park we drove for a while before seeing anything, but then lots of Impala and birds. A few Zebra with a Wildebeest and two Giraffe to stop and look at as we drove on. It was very windy which a few Yellow Billed Kites found very enjoyable, gliding back and forth over us.
On we drive and a little ways past the road to Sable Dam we saw a Lioness walking towards us calling out. What was she doing? She didn't look like she had cubs, and no others were nearby. This is what we saw.

While we were watching her, something caught Torticat's eye; Kori Bustard! Actually three of them. WOW a first for us.

What a way to start our Northern Exposure. More when I get a chance.

Glad you arrived safely Norm and Torticast .. now let the TR begin

Normana53:

Welcome to SA and Kruger. I know you will enjoy it.

Nice start with Lion and Kori

Stunning Kori Bustard picture it really shows off the size of these birds.

Great to see you are in the Park ......Bliss to be Letaba and can hear the Hippo

Wonder if there were more lions in the vicinity.

Super pic of the Kori Bustard

NICE
Seeing kori bustards is a highlight for me
What was that lioness doing
At least you go to see a golden kitty on the first day

Lucky to have a Lion sighting on your first day Normana53 and Torticat! Maybe she couldn't find her cubs where she left them to go hunting?

Kori Bustard! We didn't even see one of them in September, and I really missed them! You are doing very well with your sightings so far! Enjoy!

Great to have friends back in Kruger .

Great to have a golden kitty on the first day and that Kori is impresive . Hope there are lots of stunning sightings during this trip . Thanks for sharing

Nice meeting you in the park yesterday, sorry Scipio and me were in such a rush, hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday

Hey Normana!
I am on board

It is so true More night at a camp is always the way to do it in Krugz


Sounds divine
And superb sightings off the bat!

2 Very Beautiful pics, and I think the Lioness might be searching for her pride from which she might have gotten separated from, or something similar. Hope you enjoying Kruger