22.06 Bushwalk in Kruger Park following 'Dumbo', some 'mumbo-jumbo' plus an assortment of pictures.
We have been fortunate to see many animals on this visit although not the big cats. However, plenty of elephants, in fact, an abundance of them but luckily, mostly in unique poses and positions—-it makes all the difference. People not familiar with the bush might think the sheer size of the creatures ensures they will always be visible. Not so. The nature of the bush, camouflage and an animal’s protective instincts ensures that it can be within feet from a path or road and it might appear almost invisible. Don't know whether we prefer the tree to the heron. Call it a draw. Not often behind Jenni—I like it. We are now officially tracking elephants hence, the 'boy-hero' brings up the rear, in a manner of speaking. Spoors of leopard and rhino were also visible. We learn from everyone, good and bad, animal and humans. At least two incidents occurred while visiting the Park which made memorable impressions. We were traveling along the Lower Sabie Road with day...