Maddy:
Sounds like it was a fabulous trip. Too bad about Edward Norton--I like him as an actor but that is bad behavior on his part.

I'm working on my photos - too many to pick from!!!!!!!!

Thanks Maddy. The lion and PJ encounter sound like a once in a lifetime exciting memory. I don't think I would have been able to breath - can't wait to see the pictures of that. Your guide sounds priceless btw.
Sherry

Hi Everyone - I finally finished putting together some photos. Here is the link:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...p;conn_speed=1

Enjoy!! Maddy

Sorry - maybe this is the link:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...3z3i2&Ux=1

Thanks - Maddy

Thanks for your report and photos, Maddy. You get the cutest hyena photo award! Loved the lion encounter story. Sorry Ed Norton's behavior marred your stay at Campi ya Kanzi.

So what if they're from 2005, you've got some really great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Great photos Maddy. Now we know for sure that you did have those lion around the tent encounters. Loved your entertaining captions as well.
Thanks;
Sherry

Ditto exactly what Sherry said. When I saw those lion photos, I thought, "Well, I guess Maddy wasn't exaggerating." ;)

Terrific report and photos. Looking forward to reading about your planning for the next trip.

Enviously yours,

Leely

Nice photos, Maddy! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to East Africa. I've talked to Chuck a few times. He used to work with David Anderson, whom I've used for a few trips to Africa.

Nixon was one of our guides on a trip to Tanzania in June 2004. We celebrated his birthday then, too. He was still in learning mode back then, but I understand he's become a great guide.

After Tanzania, Botswana is my favorite place. You'd love it!

Thanks everyone for all your responses!

ShayTay - small world isn't it? I just checked out David Anderson's site. His book looks wonderful - I think I'll pick up a copy. Nixon was a great guide - plus, we had a lot of fun with him. Isac, from Saruni, was an excellent guide and he had a great personality. I wonder if he is still there? Sandi might know... Every time I think I want to go back to East Africa, I start looking at Botswana info - I can't make a decision! I'll keep looking :c)

Maddy

Maddy, thanks for sharing your photos. You have some beautiful topis there, the hyenas look sweet, I love the cheetah mouth and the elephant under the Crater Lodge looks really mysterious. I didn’t know that snakes had problems with ticks. Someone should have helped that mamba. Good idea blowing up the lion. I think the black and white bird is a magpie shrike.

Nyamera - thanks for identifying the Magpie Shrike! Maddy