5.30 start again for elephant safari through the jungle. At least it stopped raining long enough to 'enjoy' the ride. The elephant (called Moti) trampled through the jungle and we got a little wet from the overhanging trees as they brushed over us. Marianna and I were more concerned about the spiders webs, bugs and leeches that may drop on us rather than the wet. We saw a few wild boar and a rhino with her baby which was nice and then as we got back the heavens opened again. On the way back to the hotel, the van blew a tyre so more delay and Marianna needed to get back to catch the bus back to Kathmandu at 9.30. All ended well, we got back in time for her to have a quick shower, breakfast and then 'goodbyes'.
Sat on the veranda and just wrote my journal and enjoyed the view while listening to the pouring rain, there's something quite tranquil and soothing about it all. There is a spot in the middle of the garden with chairs and a hammock where you can watch the wildlife that visit the river. The 'male' staff come and chat and the conversation always leads to 'are you married?' and how they'd like to visit the UK or have friends that have married English girls.
The meals they give you here are huge and so wasted on me- Yas you'd do fine!!
After lunch the Saraha (owner of the lodge) picked a mango from the tree for me - it was gorgeous.
the mosquitos here are vicious little buggers and they've had a right old go at me.
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Oh how I would have loved that safari in the wet!...I bet it was fab! sod the bugs!
I can imagine how beautiful it was writing your journal while hearing the rain pour down... I wonderful sound.
Sounds like you are in line for a marriage proposal! hmm, just a passport then!...cynic that I am.
Please don't talk about food....I know how you eat like a sparrow and me like an Eagle.....wish I was there to finish it off LOL!
loving reading this....you need to publish it !!
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