An Elephant Resort of Sorts!

In Zambia there is an Mfuwe Lodge that was built on an elephant’s migration trail. Even though the lodge is in the way the elephants remembered that a mango grove is on the other side. They have no problem walking through the lodge to get to the fruit.

There is always a barrier in between the tourists and the elephants. The staff makes sure that humans are at a safe distance. Maggie and I think it is wonderful that the elephants seem at peace with the current surroundings and people. The head elephant leader is named Wonky Tusk! This group of elephants comes every November and they stay four to six weeks to gorge on mango's. Andy Hogg the lodge director says “This is the only place in the world where elephants freely get so close to humans.” Attached is a link that will take you directly to the lodges website, if you are intrigued by this story as we were please check it out! http://bushcampcompany.com/mfuwe_lodge.php

Don’t forget to hug your Animals!

Maggie & Sam

2012

Last night Maggie and I sat down to watch the movie 2012. This is the movie where the world is predicted to end in 2012. First, the Chopper noise scared me. I almost darted out of my basket thinking I was being hunted. The visuals were unbelievable, I was overwhelmed. However I was disturbed by the fact when they were saving the animals, there wasn't a cat being saved. I saw a giraffe, elephant and a dog all being saved, but no cat! I am a little upset at Roland Emmeric the writer and producer. I might write him.

Sam

Exciting, Space Ships or Arcs? Yellowstone park would be a great place to go on vacation. I liked the geysers!

Mags