This morning's 6am drive came wa to early...but there was excitement in the air as we loaded up. It was till dark and Madili was urging us into the Rover so that we could be the lead car. We actually ended up being the 3rd. When the first car saw a cheetah cross the road, he swerved around the 2nd and got us right us on it. It was a small female and she was beautiful. The lead car raced off, but we slowly crept forward and Madil was able to spot 2 more in the grass watching our car. We waited and they jogged across the road only about 10 feet from the jeep. SO AWESOME!! They were watching a herd of gazelle, but the way they were sitting also made them look like they were just enjoying the beautiful sunrise along with all of us. There were a total of five they were smaller, Madil said they looked like cubs that had just been forced out on their own. It is a good mother that can have 5 cubs survive. I was speechless for the whole interaction and I know these guys are by far my favorite of all of Africa. They walk so lightly and have so much speed and power in their bodies, it's astounding.
We drove around some more looking for leopard and we never did find them, however we did see jackals and some more of the various grazers. A quick breakfast and we were on the road for the 8 hour drive back to Moshi. It is really weird for us to see sights that we recognize in Tanzania, but some of these places we have passed multiple times. These long car rides are always the best chance to get to know one another and I have loved getting to know all of the people on the trip!!
When we got back to Springlands Hotel, we had a grand welcome and a very large dinner. it was amazing. Before we hit the bed, I spotted some climbers that had just come dow from Kili and I thought I would ask them for some advice. They were 6 Irish guys that had travelled for the holiday and they were all successful in their trek. Good to know, they said it was cold, tiring, but amazing...so I am very excited. Well...it's late, I've been up all day. I need to rehydrate and start resting for this new adventure that awaits... Until Tomorrow.
Also...I will be trying to upload photos soon! miss ya'll Britt
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