Wednesday, 21 May 2008

All quiet on the African front

Well it's Wednesday and this week has been pretty routine.

Monday was the usual - dropping off and picking up from the airport. Rita and her daughter left and Tracy, Simon and Gail all arrived. Then shopping at Spar and home for tea.

Yesterday we worked on branches again and I've managed to do this without completely slicing my arms and the talk yesterday was on Elephant culling in South Africa. Apparently the Kruger currently has 17000 elephants in a space that is only suitable for 7000 but culling any of them has to be sanctioned by the government and reports across the world could incur sanctions against the country if they go ahead. Again I never thought I'd see the day when I understood the need for culling - the outside world appears to have no idea about the state of things within South Africa. Letitia has a real passion and gift on presenting the lectures and I've learned so much

Today was a lecture on Reptiles so whilst I now understand the deadliness of some of the snakes I now know how to 'handle' them.

I've off to Kruger for 2 days tomorrow so will have more news over the weekend.

Rube's went to see 'Singing in the Rain' last night and Jeanette said she enjoyed it and managed her night out really well.

Ceri took Mark to Paris to the Moulin Rouge and I understand his mouth has not closed since.

All for now !! Love you mum (and everyone else too!! ) Take Care Sue

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