Day 31 Saturday 10 May Laroo la Tau

Viv's birthday!

Awoke to the call of fish eagles in the Botete.

Slow start to a cold morning as the sun rose and the red light weakened. Partially packed before walking along the sandy path to breakfast. Ignored the politics being discussed by a Canadian and Americans and took a coffee down to the riverside chairs. Also examined the Hide, which had potential.

Back to our room for a final pack and then our bags were collected and we were transported to the airstrip. Our little GA8 Airvan arrived within minutes. 4 of us got on board for the 30 minute flight to Maun. Generally followed the Botete/Thamalakane River. Very flat landscape.

Met at Maun and helped through luggage. Decided to try to see the Liversedges but they had sold their shop. Sat in the terminal while Viv went shopping. Security then Customs before sitting waiting for our Johannesburg flight.

Flew on an Airlink Embraer E195. 1.5 hours with a snack meal. Very comfortable.

At Oliver Tambo International Airport we checked our bags into, then killed time in the Departures Concourse. I looked after the bags while Viv went gift shopping. Finally made our way to the flight departure lounge and had to go through another carry-on bag check. Finally on board and we departed late.Read more