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June 23, 2024
So. Incredible Africa trip. Seeing animals in the wild. What's on my mind is: Will we get to see hippos? Will we find the leopard? That elephant on the side of the road was so funny, shaking his trunk at passing cars. We're already having fun, then we stay at Buffalo Safari Lodge. We arrive in the safari vehicle and they're like, Let us take care of you! Here is a hot towel for your dusty face! So nice. Then they're like, btw after dark and before sunrise (safari trips start early) we have to escort you from your room to the dining room for safety. And I'm thinking ... from what? Well, that elephant that came to the door of our room in the middle of the night and woke up my husband (of all nights for me to sleep soundly)! Or from the ACTUAL LION that was prowling around the lodge in the wee hours of the morning, and lounged at the poolside before heading back to the bush. So thank you for the security detail! Out-of-this-world place. And if it weren't already cool enough, we happened to have our 29th anniversary the while we were there. I briefly mentioned it to our waiter, Alfred. The next night we were dumbfounded by a surprise at dinner. It must have taken the hotel staff sooo long to arrange the hundreds of fresh flower petals into "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 29!" And there was a heart with more petals. And a little delicious cake! Our 18 year old son was with us and even he was blown away (and he tries not to be impressed by adult things too often if you know what I mean). I will never ever forget this place, or this staff, or the adventure and wonder of the kindness of humans we experienced at Buffalo Lodge.