Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Elephant in the Room!

As we entered the park we were excited to see a heard of elephants and water buffalo. We decided to camp on the rim of the canyon and sleep in tents. We had our own cook who had to share the kitchen with other groups.  We enjoyed talking with a group of 4th year med students from the UK who were working in local hospitals. Larry enjoyed talking about places he had visited in the UK 10 years ago. After we finished eating Mike and Billy were returning to bathroom when they were told there was an elephant in the camp group.  Very quickly the the entire dining hall (which looked the terradactyl cage from Jurassic Park) cleared out.  The elephant was thirsty and was drinking from the water tank. It was an awesome sight. When the elephant left you could not even hear it move. Poor Mary Pat missed out on the experience.  Later while we slept two water buffalo walked within feet of our tents.




3 comments:

Leah said...

What an adventure!

David king said...

Oh wow!....I have to concur with Leah.....what an adventure!..... You have your own cook?

That had to be a "surreal" experience"...and just what exactly was my lovely Bride doing to miss the event?

Thanks Tina for the action packed account.

Our Prayers are lifted high for each of you!

David<><

Anonymous said...

Wow mom you would miss this, but ahhh you guys look like you are having such a wonderful and God-filled trip. Prayers are with each and everyone of you and know that you are missed back here in the states!! Can't wait to hear all of the wonderful things that God did through each of you :)
with Love
-Casey