On Monday, Eli and I got up close with the wildlife here in South Africa. Just about 20 minutes away from our house is a small game reserve that has rhino, giraffe, water buffalo, kudu, zebra and tons of other wild deer type animals. There is a dam in the middle of the park with rolling hills surrounding the peaceful water. One way to see the animals is from the inside of a car on roads that go throughout 
the park. BORING! We chose the much cooler alternative of a horseback tour, off road to get up close to the animals. Let me just say it was an amazing experience. We went with JD, Mara, and their relative from Connecticut that was visiting for a few days.
We saddled up and we each got acquainted with our own horse. “Muffin” was my great steed. Don’t let the name fool you. Muffin would never be at the back of the pack and was always willing to blaze her
own trail through the brush. She was obedient and loyal and I couldn’t have asked for a better horse.
At first Eli was slightly disappointed with “Sadie” Sadie wasn’t much to look at, and he was holding out for a more noble ride like “Warrior” or “Muchacho” but our guide brought her out and was set on having Eli ride her. Throughout the day Eli grew closer with Sadie and began whispering sweet nothings into her ears and by the end of the day they were inseparable. It was only when we were leaving that we noticed that “Sadie” was not very lady-like at
all. In fact it was quite clear that “she” was a “He” Eli was devastated that he had been mistaken the whole ride, but their bond will always remain.
Ok, if you are still reading: I must tell you that we got incredibly close to some of the most amazing creatures on this earth. The giraffes were by far the coolest. I think the best part was watching them run through the bush. It felt like a time warp where everything was slowed down. They are so graceful and majestic. Their freedom and physique was truly inspiring.
After a day in the bush, we returned home with sore butts and aching backs but I would do it again in a heart beat.
the park. BORING! We chose the much cooler alternative of a horseback tour, off road to get up close to the animals. Let me just say it was an amazing experience. We went with JD, Mara, and their relative from Connecticut that was visiting for a few days.We saddled up and we each got acquainted with our own horse. “Muffin” was my great steed. Don’t let the name fool you. Muffin would never be at the back of the pack and was always willing to blaze her
own trail through the brush. She was obedient and loyal and I couldn’t have asked for a better horse.At first Eli was slightly disappointed with “Sadie” Sadie wasn’t much to look at, and he was holding out for a more noble ride like “Warrior” or “Muchacho” but our guide brought her out and was set on having Eli ride her. Throughout the day Eli grew closer with Sadie and began whispering sweet nothings into her ears and by the end of the day they were inseparable. It was only when we were leaving that we noticed that “Sadie” was not very lady-like at
all. In fact it was quite clear that “she” was a “He” Eli was devastated that he had been mistaken the whole ride, but their bond will always remain.Ok, if you are still reading: I must tell you that we got incredibly close to some of the most amazing creatures on this earth. The giraffes were by far the coolest. I think the best part was watching them run through the bush. It felt like a time warp where everything was slowed down. They are so graceful and majestic. Their freedom and physique was truly inspiring.
After a day in the bush, we returned home with sore butts and aching backs but I would do it again in a heart beat.
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Hahaha! This sounds incredible! I can totally see eli whispering sweet nothings in the horses ear:)
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