Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – Finally, a day off…

Today was the first day off for all groups. We arrived last evening at the beautiful Mara Serena Lodge, one of the most beautiful places for a view of the Mara with excellent service and delicious food.

Most went on safaris and we had a surprise bush lunch by the river with hippos and crocodiles in full view.

Walking along the river with guards for protection from hippos:

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It was 32°C today in the Mara.

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Bush lunch complete with table cloth and BBQ:

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The beautiful Serena Lodge:

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Even the giraffe was looking for shade:

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By evening, everyone was having meetings and writing their reports. Back to work tomorrow. We leave at 6:30 AM to our various locations and meet together in the evening at a different lodge for two nights.