Day 46 3/01/99: Ngorongoro Crater Day 2
Today was our second day at the Ngorongoro Crater. We started our game driver early at
about 7:00 a.m to avoid the crowd from the various lodges at the rim. We had breakfast
beside this very picturique lake. However, it seemed that we were interrupting this lion's
early morning stroll in front of the lake.
Was he just getting some exercise or was he thinking of make breakfast out of us? :-)
A four-frame panormic shot of this picturique lake.
Theresa and I in front of the lake.
All kind of goodies in the trunk for our breakfast and lunch.
We had breakfast at 9:00 a.m and enjoyed the hot coffee, tea, or coca. The hard-boiled
eggs tasted pretty good, but I was never a big fan of cold toasts.
On
the other hand, some ostrich cold-cuts may taste pretty good. Don't worry; he was safe.
The best and closest bird picture I have ever taken in my life! It posed for the picture
by standing right on an opened car door!
A jackal.
A large group of hippopotamus in the water.
Was Lesley concerned about some dangerous animals right in the shadow of her car?
"Mmmmm. I'm so sleeeeepy," the lioness said at 4:42 p.m. in the afternoon. They
must have eaten a big meal and were enjoying a nice nap in the shade of the Land Cruiser.
In fact, when we moved the car, they moved also to be in the shade.
Our dog Rondo---being the nap expert himself-- would have been impressed by how sleepy
this lion was.
Lois, Liza, and Anne were ready to come closer to get a picture of these lions.
Our last stop was a visit to the Masai Cultural Boma at 5:30 p.m. It's a re-created
village. The men, women, and children welcomed us with songs and dance. It may not be the
most authentic experience, but we did not mind.
What was so interesting? This Masai man was doing a traditional Masai dance by jumping
high up the air. Watch out, Air Jordan! This dude could really jump, and he was not even
wearing a pair of Nikes.
Theresa went into this Boma for a visit. It was taking her so long that I started to
worry. It was only Alex explaining what it was like to live like a Masai inside a Boma. I
skipped it since we did go inside a hut last time in 1991. Once was enough for me.
He spoke some English so we can understand him--important when it comes to shopping.
Shopping! What shopping? Out here?
Theresa doing a bit of shopping. We bought a few pieces of handicrafts.
Colorful beaded necklaces.
As the Masai brought home their cattles, at 6:15 p.m. we were also on our way back to
another night at our camp at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Another great day!
Continue our safari to Lake Ndutu and the Serengeti. 
