Wednesday, October 7, 2009
So
– I can't imagine that may people planning an African safari would
think to bring along a Hula Hoop. Our trip leader Michael Ellis may in
fact be the only one to have thought of this and to have the urge to
“hoop” on the Nile River at the base of Murchison Falls. I am sure that
there is a way to explain Micheal's recent reconnection with Hula Hoops,
but I'm not going to try. All I can say is that he makes it seem
perfectly normal.
We walk down from our lodge shooing away baboons,
and meet a boat to take us for a morning excursion. Nice boat – with us
and another group of eight or so visitors. We head upriver slowly
passing numerous hippos, and watching Nile Crocodiles, waterbuck,
hartebeasts, and warthogs on the shore before reaching the point where
the channel narrows and the current becomes too strong to advance. We
tie up on a rock outcropping for a photo opp of the falls and Michael
assembles his hoop from several sections. Everyone takes turns taking
photos at this incredible site, and Michael hoops to the enjoyment of
all. I can not begin to imagine what our guides and the boat crew are
thinking.
So
– I can't imagine that may people planning an African safari would
think to bring along a Hula Hoop. Our trip leader Michael Ellis may in
fact be the only one to have thought of this and to have the urge to
“hoop” on the Nile River at the base of Murchison Falls. I am sure that
there is a way to explain Micheal's recent reconnection with Hula Hoops,
but I'm not going to try. All I can say is that he makes it seem
perfectly normal.
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