Friday, 16 August 2013

Hells Gate

Hello Internet. First full day in Crayfish Resort. Breakfast was a feeding frenzy as everyone rediscovered civilised food. I then proceeded to spend all of the free time in the pool and getting mildly sunburnt until the voyage to hells gate. 10 minute drive later we met our guide and Safaried the day away seeing millions of zebras, impalas and gazelles. Reaching the rangers ranch we left peg leg (mike) in the bus while the rest of us scrambled down the gorge. After passing many warning signs saying DANGER FLASH FLOODING the ominous sound of thunder unsettled the whole team causing the guide to quicken his pace. After discovering pride rock, we casually walked to the devils bedroom where we all got wet...because it rained! At the devils bedroom there was a school trip in front of us invoking the usual tribal chant of  PHOTO PHOTO LOOK MZUNGU ! As the rain came down on the plains of Africa we made the executive decision to leave the gorge rapidly unfortunately missing the final part of the walk. On the cold, damp, wet drive back through the park we were all morally broken and disheartened at the lack of animals.....OMG A GIRAFFE! Actually there were about ten, as many feet from the car as there were giraffes. On return to crayfish we eagerly awaited the second opportunity of the day to stuff our faces. Paul insisted that I do the blog and here I am....Oh no I'm trapped in an endless cycle. Help. 

I hope everyone has as much fun as I did at hells gate

Mickey (Milkey) McGough

1 comment:

  1. Enjoyed the blog son. All your favourite things mentioned,food,the pool and exploring.glad to hear you are having a great time.can't wait to hear all about it in person, enjoy the rest of the trip.
    Love Mam and Dad xx

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