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Now i know the Afrikaans name as well Hilda thank you so much Wish there was a hug icon cause then I could cyber hug you-but wait... Here is a plump Heksie hug
I wouldn't have see the hare is it wasn't for mum... So I thank her



I still remember the nightmares as if it was yesterday man



I told mum to be part of the Forum but it is a no go for her...After this Dec holiday and she will be one, trust me i did say you said 'Hi'
We saw so many amazing animals on our first day, but there are many more to come Philip hold on tight, this may be a bumpy ride

When I come to think of it Croc Bridge is the only camp that we have come across SCORPIES, just love them.

Big pinchers not so dangerous. Small pinchers look out.

It was only Friday so imagine how the hippo felt on the Sunday
I don't see the coucals that much so seeing one so close was a treat
Mr Leachyness is an entertaining character and I do warn anyone, before you meet him to remember to pack your laughing muscles



Ag man that yellow scorpie-venomous of the not-was only welcoming us into his humble abode
Eish being stung twice Not lekker at all-I'm a lucky one that haven't been stung ever, an please let it stay that way
There is this funny story that I remember of my childhood
There was this guy that stayed at Sabie Park, his house name was 'Badies', he came and braaied at our house this one time and he was a ranger as well, I swear that my dad said he worked in Kruger, his name was: Jaco Badenhorst, and he got clever when he saw a scorpie, trying to catch him by the tail to show off... WEll grabbing the scorpie a bit tooooo low on the tail he ended up swearing a bit and getting way too drunk to help with the pain So forumites, don't play with scorpsies



Bitten at Baviaansklof? No-no not liking that idea
Eish will show you guys what the rain brought

Thanks trrrrrpie
Didn't even see that they were all part of the hare kiekie Jsut shows how some people miss things
Ya the night visitor did make a grand entrance and at least that was the last we saw of him



Bats I'm so glad that they didn't pitch up when we were there. I can do with those cutie pie fruit bats but the other suckers can say helllloooo to my leetle friend called tennis racket...
I think CB is haunted by all the critters But I would still go back to that camp anyday




Thanks tannie CV
Almost time ne, Wendy will be there in no time and I will be visiting the park in 5 days... I don't think that i will be able to finish this TR
Ag at least no one was stung that weekend? Or maybe he did and tha Amarula that was consumed cancelled out the venom?????

Hello the queen of leons
We saw more of your suitors this weekend then of you... What have you been up to?



AG no man! a dead hasie is not what I want to see in the Par... What am I saying? No dead animal or reptile I want to see in the PArk.
You are a strong man! YOu shouldn't be afraid of a mere scorpsie
Now from LS to CB do you take:
A-s28
B-gomodwane loop
C-H4-2
I'm on my way to the nest episode sit, chill your guava



Ya I never knew that after going to the Kruger so much that there would still be number 1's
Ag what am I saying-I still need to see my first cheetah in the Park
YA so guys you have to remember that by driving fast you don't necessarily see the best sightings

Thanks Owlet
The korhaan was a birdy higlight of the trip-need to see one with a crest now
No man! She the men who is boss! no sleeps in a car if there is a well laid bed in the tent





They haven't really come back from Mapungubwe but some far off relatives decided to stick around in Kruger while hte others are on holiday
Those birdies are very interesting and they do keep my trips very ccolourful
THe hare was a lucky and very special sighting Mum is still showing it to some of her friends



ANy kind of pinchers should stay off my bed thank you But they are very interesting animals and from a safe distance I do appreciate them

I agree maybe she does, if Spiderman can have Spidy Senses am sure your mom can have Kruger senses, Might also be the experiance I am brave if I see a snack, or any other animal, but the moment I see a spider or a Scorpion, I will be screaming louder than a girl .

Really cant wait for your next episode

The Storm vs Heksies broom...

So I wake up bright and early at 4 in the morning. Waking up poor sleeping mother as well and shooing her off to the communal to get clean and ready for our trip. All squeeky clean and ready for the day, well not quite ready, I whip up a MMC and chat with cheetah hearing that it is raining a lot at Skuks while we are enjoying a bit of a drizzle...
Here I am having the brekkie of champions---well of Angels
... ya I know not the best kiekie taken, but who looks good in the mornings?

So we pack the car and take on the drizzle, we heard that the famous tree climbing golden kitties was in a sausage tree on the S28 from our wonderful neighbours so we go that way... The first 5km is great an we see a willie

We found the sausage tree but now golden kitties... Oh well, on we go. And then it really started pouring down. Now I believe that I'm a true purist, always drive with the window open, well I tried and after 20 minutes it looked like I showered with my clothes on. Here is a kiekie that my mum took with her phone


We didn't see much even driving 10km/h... and then after many km's we had this buddy that enjoyed the rain immensely





We also got to see a zeb that looked like he needed a wash



At last we got to the tar road and then this is where the fun started...
The first animal to greet us on the H4-2 was a terry



So we get close to Lower Sabie and cautiously pass a JJ, now both of us look at the road in front of us trying not to kill an defenseless animal in the road, and that is when we saw... something cross the road... something big, with big paws....
WE both shout out at the same time translated 'LION'!!!!
And now the fight begins cause JJ saw them too and another car behind us...
What do I do?
Race towards the Golden Kitty to be there first?
Let all the cars race past me?
Decisions... decisions...

Well, we all behave ourselves very well, there were 3 males playing around in the road, walking to the one side and then to the other... We all drive in a single row except Mrs Dumb and her daughter that literally drove between all the cars and the walking lions, right next to them Well I did get a few lekker kiekies so I couldn't complain. These kiekies are before all the cars pass me.







And then they all pass, the kitties walk left and then right, they don't really know what they want to do but they are very playful. And when on the left hand side they disappear for a while, then reappear and two cross the road and walk towards the river. Now all the cars race off to take kiekies of the two brothers but us and the JJ decide otherwise because there are mos 3 of them, we sit and wait. I park beautifully so mum can take superbious kiekies. And the kitty comes, mum starts taking the kiekies, the kitty walks towards us, he is about 1m from mum. She freezes with her head halfway out the window and I'm thinking WTH... I take these instantly while she recuperates... He pass the front of my car and follow then his brothers to the river... Kitty is gone but I did take lekker kiekies.







So after the kitties are way gone I ask mum what happened, and she said she had a brainfart. Didn't know if she should pet the cat, take a kiekie, get in the car or just run... She did take a very nice up close kiekie and I will post it tomorrow. We had a lekker laugh about this with the last stretch towards Lower Sabie. Where we had got some coffee and freshen up. Then I checked the time. We still had about 3 hours before we have to meet up with Leach, Sparrow, James and Gerharddb at Nkuhlu so we get in the car to go visit Mlondozi.

tbc

Nice to see the Rhino enjoying the rain....

Lovely wet Lion brothers ....you have been very lucky that nothing happend to your mom while she was taking pictures out of the window and the Lion passed by.

WOW - that's a really great sighting of some very wet lions Great that the one came out again

WOW Heksie.

You got some very beautiful pics there of the Kings. You must be lucky about having such a great sighting and Lions all around you. Must be great,

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the hug Heksie! I love hugs!

What a lovely picture of you! Typically Heksie .... always friendly, always with a nice smile! That's my Heksie!

Gorgeous sighting of the Rhino enjoying the rain! I hope the Zebra's pajamas got a good rinse in the rain!:D

And just after that cute little "ET" face of the Terrapin, the awesome Lion sighting! Beautiful pictures! Thank you!!

I can just picture your Mom freezing with the kitty so close to her!

LION LION LION LION LION LION................

Wow stunning and so special!!!!

Poor mum.........she must have been totally caught up in the moment. I'm glad kittie did not want to pat her on the head.........

Jislaaik....Stunning TR and photos, like always
Great sightings and road crossings

It is amazing how lucky you are on the N4



The best brekkie ever