This is back in Etoshia. A couple of the watering holes are lit up at night so that we can sit and watch the animals that like to come by at night. We are "protected" by about a 6 ft wall, but sometimes it doesn't feel so protecting. I was sitting here and there was absolutely no activity going on. I was about ready to pack it in for the night. Then off in the distance I could see an elephant coming towards the watering hole. I decided to stay, along with a couple of others in our group.
When the elephant got closer, you could see there was more with them. About 10 in all. Cool, we'll sit and watch. But then, from the other direction, another line of elephants started to emerge. Soon, 20 elephants were hanging out at the watering hole, only 20 ft from us. It didn't stop there, another 10 soon came forward. It was a little party now. The little ones are playing in the water and the big ones are moving around to greet one another. Again, I was about to pack it in, and ANOTHER 10 elephants showed up. Now it was a rave. You can see in the photo dust being kicked up with all the animals shuffling around. We waited to see if more would show up, but only a few minutes later, some began to leave. I decided it was time to call it a night as well.
When the elephant got closer, you could see there was more with them. About 10 in all. Cool, we'll sit and watch. But then, from the other direction, another line of elephants started to emerge. Soon, 20 elephants were hanging out at the watering hole, only 20 ft from us. It didn't stop there, another 10 soon came forward. It was a little party now. The little ones are playing in the water and the big ones are moving around to greet one another. Again, I was about to pack it in, and ANOTHER 10 elephants showed up. Now it was a rave. You can see in the photo dust being kicked up with all the animals shuffling around. We waited to see if more would show up, but only a few minutes later, some began to leave. I decided it was time to call it a night as well.
Have a great weekend all. I'll be back on Monday!
No comments:
Post a Comment