Halali, Etosha 27/9/11 (Day 23)

Stopped in Tsumeb to buy Luis a decent pair of sandals which will last, hopefully! Purchased a pair of R350 Crocs - they better last!!! Watched a very quiet, orderly demonstration (for better water supply) - such a contrast to our lot!
Arrived at Etosha, our first sighting was, aptly, a Damara dik dik:

Although there were major signs of "greening" on our approach, Etosha itself is extremely dry and ravaged by fires.
Kori Bustard against a burnt background:

Likewise, a Northern Black Korhaan:

Loved this little mongoose posing for us:

A giraffe against a dry background:

Pristine contrast:

View over the pan:

Currently, the sky is dark and threatening with thunder and lightning. Weve had 30 speckles of rain but we can smell rain in the air, particularly the pungent odour of wet, burnt bush. We've put the awning up which should guarantee no rain! Let's see.
Since preparing above, it's spitting a bit heavier ..... Update tomorrow!