I learned an interesting bit of history from David, the game ranger at Monwana Lodge in the Thornybush Game Reserve in the South African Lowvelt, on the origins of the phrase ‘Big Five’ and the word ‘Game’ in the context of wild African animals. The Big Five, David told us, refered to the five most dangerous animals hunted in Africa, and Game referred to the sport of hunting them.
This week end we took our cameras and went to admire, and wonder at them. Pictures of the safari are in my Images of Africa. Thanks to David, Celebration and Kelly for a wonderful holiday.
A sisterhood start their day with playful greetings
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