Photo blog and getting saved by GPS!

Botswana is seriously flat, and driving on deep sand among scrubby bush that precludes any view and looks exactly the same for miles and miles is a wee bit of a test of faith in technology. GPS of course is the technology, other than the reliability of the vehicle!

We had plenty of fuel, lots of water and a roll of duct tape. One shouldn't venture into the wilderness without these things. And yes, I hear you ask, we did have toilet paper!

We are staying at Gweta Lodge on the road from Maun to Nata, and this morning headed off to Ntwetwe  (likely got that speeling wrong) Pan.  Didn't look too far on the map, but when you are finding out how well a 4 wheel drive handles sand for the first time, and can't see more than 50 metres in any direction other than up, it is cause for a weeny bit of anxiety.. The fact that there are tracks going in all sorts of directions doesn't help either.  fun..  note, lower case.

Of course Ali has no idea, and thinks I know what I am doing! This is clearly how couples just vanish in Africa. She believes he knows where he is, and what he is doing, and he is too wound up to talk!

Anyway, we did find said Pan, and stopped in the middle of it for a coffee and the photo op.

Editing issue here, as the photos of todays driving advnture have yet to be uploaded..  in the meantime:

Photos...from the last week or two.

 Every evening we would go somewhere to watch the sunset with drinks.  Sundowners.

 Yes, Ali is looking nervous, as this teenage bull was getting a lesson in vehicle etiquette, and was impressive.

 Wilderbeast amid the dust they raise.

 Walking back to Mashutu camp on the river..  Large bull Ele ahead, not visible.  Lions roaring at night from this river. Excellent sound

 Ali missed this, as she needed a day off.

 Female, matriachal society, and she was nervous about something..  we thought possibly there were lions around..

 People were here a LONG time ago. clear evidence.  very cool...  cave painting, same place.

 Coffee break, while walking..  we'd often take this all with us. Great plan

 Single file, with a 458 magnum and a 375 as well.  Just in case. Neither rifle would you ever fire lying down (unless you were knocked there) as you likely would break your collar bone!  Small, hand held cannons.

 Still no snake, but at least a skin. Steve with a Black Mamba skin.  A big one too. Not aggressive snake, but seriously venomous.

 Breeding herd, so keeping well clear.

 Ali enjoying Africa

 At Cecil Rhodes Baobab, another sunset

 This guy was close, but not really serious.

 Africa on our boots

 Norman, the star tracker..  warthog tusk

 Slightly nervous guide, as these are one of the most dangerous animals especially in thick bush.

Mystery photo....   especially for William