22 Erindi nr Windhoek 16/5/15

Listened to lion throughout the night - he's starting to sound a bit hoarse!!

Michael very cleverly and at our behest, put all his stuff in Brutus last night ... BUT ... He left his shoes (takkies) next to his hammock. Guess what, the fiendish imps struck again ... Poor Michael hobbling about barefoot in thorn tree territory looking for his shoes. Luis found one, together with the remains of many others! Michael found his other one hanging in a tree ... some kind soul must have put it there. And, yes, the laces and other trimmings had been gnawed off but they are useable! "Emergency" wash line to the rescue again!!! He now has matching shoes and back pack!

We bade Michael a fond farewell and, certainly in my case, a heavy heart. He did manage to get an edition of The Elephant Whisperer so he'll have good company!

Arrived at Erindi (private game reserve north of Windhoek). Very nice campsite with own spotless and modern 'blute, fridge, kettle, stove and ... Wait for it ... A patch of green grass!
Saw a Ludwig's bustard on the way in. Have a pic but not a good one. Will look out for him.

Will go down to their floodlit waterhole after supper and suss it out. Did see some grazers and browsers on the way in and all looked very healthy. The bush is generally greener, area more scenic with some distant mountains, reminiscent of the lowveld and our Kruger National Park.