rest and relaxation

i've taken some time off. during this time i went to the blyde river and the kruger park. both were great. so as a break from my usual blogging, here are a few photos. the above photo is of a baobab in mopani camp.


a panoramic view from mopani camp





i have never before seen an albino buffalo, but here is one. i suspect it will soon be lion food


















blyde river has a number of tufa waterfalls. this is a beautiful one falling into a turquoise pool.














an elephant skull.




















moments after this photo, the elephant did a mock charge. he pulled up about 5 meters from the car. a moment of mild stress.














a nice side view of a lone bull
















a lion print near punda maria














and another



















and a last photo. it is a bit far in the distance, but this is apparently the biggest tusker alive today (in the world). zoom in and check out his 2 meter tusks.