Hippo Lakes Day Seven

We initially thought that today would be a day with mostly free time but we were told that Hippo Lakes would be receiving some Spring Bucks today. We were invited to observe the movement of the animals so we had to be up and have breakfast by 8 AM.

The weather had changed drastically. Yesterday we were so hot. Today, it was very cold and windy. In fact, it was so windy that they called off the receiving of the Spring Bucks because the process required the Spring Bucks to be darted with tranquilizers. The wind would make darting these animals impossible.

Our alternative activity was to see the buildings that we have not yet seen and go on a game drive and inspect the fire damage. The game drive was really cold-we were all wrapped in blankets and were still chilled.

We had lunch in Lakeside Lodge.

We had a brief time to relax in our tent before there was a ceremony to dedicate the new Mountain View Lodge. We toured the lodge. We were amazed at the progress that has been made since we have arrived. The change in weather was so apparent as we sat shivering around the soon to be installed firepit. We were all wishing that there was a roaring fire. Yet the dedication was amazing as we prayed, reminisced and cut an aptly decorated hippo ribbon.

We had a fablous dinner of lamb at the Lakeside Lodge.

We headed back to our tent and had to turn on the heat for the first time. The weather in South Africa has lived up to its reputation of being very changeable.

This is our last night at Hippo Lakes. It has been a fantastic time. We are hoping that we will be able to return.Read more