Maun (5-9-10)

Funally made it to Maun after a long and at times terrifying drive. After another great game drive this morning in the rhino sanctuary we took off for Maun. It was a 6 hour drive in a car that had no AC. I have learned one very important thing about being in Africa. IF YOU SEE A GAS STATION STOP AND FILL UP, CHECK THE WATER / OIL. NO MATTER WHAT. On our 6 hour trop we saw a grand total of 1 gas station. Luckily I am with experienced people who knew to stop.

On our trip to Maun we pasted these awesome salt flats. It used to be the delta thousands of years ago. Next we approached the Kalahari Game Reserve. We only drove by but it was an awesome sight. I drove a lot of the way. Caroline started for about 1.5 hours and I finished up.

I guess that I should mention why the drive was terrifying....I did mention it was terrifying right. LOL. Animals in this country, and possibly this continent, are free to wanderacross the landscape (including the road). Over the course of the drive more cows and goats than I can count ran across the road. But I have two great stories about animals and our drive. About 2 hours into my part of the drive we went through a small vilalge where there was a bunch of donkeys on the side of the road. Two of the more lovey dovey donkeys would not get out of the road and proceeded to play right where I was driving. Jessica thought we were going to die and kept saying "hit the donkey." Caroline and I were in the front seat laughing so hard it was impossible to breath, and Tim was gripping the seat for dear life. All in all it was hilarious. Secondly, about an hour after our donkey encounter two ostriches cross the road. We slowed down to watch, and all of the sudden 12 little babies cross behind the parents. It was so cute. One of the parents led in the fron and the other stayed in the road to make sure that all made it across.

When we finally made it to Audi Camp in Maun we were all exhausted and hot. A swim in the freezing cold water and beverages poolside cheered everyone up. During the ride to Maun I missed a phone call from my family and everyone knew i was disappoineted, luckily the cell service is great in Maun and they called back. It weas good to hear from them after a week. I got to say happy mothers day and here about my puppies. As much as I am enjoying the trip I miss everyone.

Thats it! Peace!