On Safari

We stayed at a Game Lodge called Heia Safari Ranch, where they had zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and alot of peacock all strutting their stuff between our hotel rooms (the round buildings you see in the background of some of the pictures). It was really a unique experience being able to get so close to these wild animals. I loved it.







I just thought this picture was so interesting (and thats my bedroom window they're standing by).


Thats a rhino poop in the rangers hand. Imagine pushing that one out - whew.

I Want One - REALLY

I so badly wanted to take the little one home. I absolutely love, love, love elephants and so this day was the best day ever for me. They really are truly amazing animals, and if you ever want to get me to not stop talking just ask me about elephants. (besides anything that has that much of bigger bum than me, just makes me feel good about myself).

Tree Top Touring

This is the second time we've done this and it is just so much fun. Ethan enjoyed his first ride and then proceeded to try and get away from the guide for the next 9 runs. Poor kid. The rest of us had a great time.









Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in our pursuit for the next thrill.

Big Dumb Birds

We had to take Mack's parents to the Ostrich farm so they could take a ride - it was so worth it. Did you know that an Ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain? Well now you do.

Shongololo

I used to play with these when I was a kid. Mack found one and apparently doesn't care that he is no longer a kid. He still played with it.

This Explains Alot

Ho,ho,ho and a bottle of Rum, this is where our name came from...

Craziness along the Garden Route

They jumped - need I say more!

Fauna and Flora

Kirstenbosch Gardens is one of my favourite places in the world. My friend Jenni and I used to dream about sneaking in and spending the night there. Kirstenbosch is a botanical garden planted on the leeward side of Table Mountain. You can literally spend hours there walking around and getting lost. And when you're done, they have a little tea room where you can go and get a nice pot of rooibos tea and a couple of scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream - yummy.

The Tip of Africa

The day we went to Cape Point (the very tip of the African continent) was an absolutely beautiful day. We didn't get to see as may baboons out and about ass usual, but climbing the five hundred million steps to the lighthouse to see the point is still pretty spectacular - no matter how many times you declare how you want to die going up.