Saturday March 28th, Alissa and Sue’s last day
The first sleep-in on our trip (7:30am) gave us time to leisurely pack and enjoy a hot shower. We visited the Botanical Gardens where we saw both exotic and endemic species. It was a scorching hot day and we finally understood the African pace, as we slowly enjoyed the treasures of the park. In the distance Alissa spotted a troupe of vervet monkeys. Ann, dressed appropriately in closed shoes and long pants, adventurously crept amongst the brush to get a closer look. After some hesitation, Sue and Alissa joined her. We sat a few feet away, watching the babies tumble and play, while the some adult monkeys crept closer to us, while others feasted on avocados. We were disappointed to have to leave them. Ann visited the Wildlife Centre where she saw a cobra eating a chicken, the seral cats and was even entertained by a dancing ostrich. We all met back at Ann’s cozy cottage (our fourth room at the Gately Inn) and shared our last drink and meal. Ann was sad to say goodbye to Alissa and Sue, but is excited to stay in Africa to tour Bwindi National Park in search of gorillas and Mgahinga National Park to view the volcanoes. We look forward to sharing our experiences with our families, friends, schools and communities upon our return home.
The first sleep-in on our trip (7:30am) gave us time to leisurely pack and enjoy a hot shower. We visited the Botanical Gardens where we saw both exotic and endemic species. It was a scorching hot day and we finally understood the African pace, as we slowly enjoyed the treasures of the park. In the distance Alissa spotted a troupe of vervet monkeys. Ann, dressed appropriately in closed shoes and long pants, adventurously crept amongst the brush to get a closer look. After some hesitation, Sue and Alissa joined her. We sat a few feet away, watching the babies tumble and play, while the some adult monkeys crept closer to us, while others feasted on avocados. We were disappointed to have to leave them. Ann visited the Wildlife Centre where she saw a cobra eating a chicken, the seral cats and was even entertained by a dancing ostrich. We all met back at Ann’s cozy cottage (our fourth room at the Gately Inn) and shared our last drink and meal. Ann was sad to say goodbye to Alissa and Sue, but is excited to stay in Africa to tour Bwindi National Park in search of gorillas and Mgahinga National Park to view the volcanoes. We look forward to sharing our experiences with our families, friends, schools and communities upon our return home.
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