We survived several amazing animal encounters today...at the animal rehab center we were able to rub a cheetah's back and some fed a vulture from a gloved arm! We saw lions, wild dogs and hyenas up close, though behind a tall enclosure. The students loved hearing the snorts of the leopard up close and the terrifying snapping of hyenas chewing up the bones. From there we cruised to the town of Hazyview for our rafting adventure on pontoon style inflatable boats that we call "duckies" at home. The water was a perfect, refreshing temperature on a hot day of 31 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees) and it was flowing fast and muddy after last week's rains. We all hopped in to pairs and set ourselves loose! There was plenty of splashing and crashing as the many boats navigated the narrow river. We even spotted a tiny croc on the shore smiling at us. The rapids were great...rough and fun and the afternoon went quickly on Sabie River. We are now washing up for a chicken and rice dinner at the hotel before heading off to Kruger park tomorrow. I think that will be the highlight of the trip. The moon will be full and the weather is clear! Wish us luck on the sightings for our last two game drives in South Africa!!!
JO
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