Another early start, this time to take a dawn walk around the camp surrounds and down to the river where the week before 3 Nile crocodiles had been spotted. Alas no creatures of any sort were seen but the light was lovely and soft and the grass covered in dew. Later in the morning we went to the weekly market which our guide had informed us was a “Meet Market” where young men and women advertise their availability for marriage by wearing a comb in their hair..
It was a colourful affair with the best retail principles being observed….fashion, produce,livestock, and even a food court and entertainment area in evidence. Zebu cattle,goats and chickens all for sale. It became quite crowded quite quickly and the heat of the day shortened our visit, there was very little for a tourist to buy despite our hope of injecting cash into the local economy. We rested by the plunge pool during the afternoon which was a godsend as the temperature was a very dry 39c with no air con! At sunset we were taken to a most idyllic spot to enjoy sundowners amongst the Baobab trees. A surprise awaited us in the form of local villagers entertainment of singing and dancing and performing a musical play in the firelight. It was very special.
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