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A Lost Boy and Thirsty Elephants

It seems the newsletter did not work....here are some pics from those months.  My favorite is of a little Masai boy whom we found in the bush.  He was four years old and had gotten lost from home (probably while tending to his goats) and was in the bush (rife with elephants and lions) for 3 full days! What a survivor and what a testament to how if respected, humans and wildlife can live in peace.  He is now back with his family, who were ecstatic to see him.  



The second photo is not a spectacular photo, but it was a spectacular moment.  Grant and I were sitting in the tree blind (that Grant built), which is in a big acacia tree overlooking 5 natural springs. Just after the sun set, a herd of over 30 elephants came strolling in, drinking and playing and splashing in the water.  It was an indescribable moment and sitting there 10 feet above their heads, without them knowing we were there, we were able to see them engaging with each other in their utmost natural behavior.