Again our 5:30 wake up knock – our last game drive awaits. Our guide knows where the herds of cape buffalo are so we head out. The males hang out together in one herd, and the females with their calves were a short distance away. Some of the males had gray hair and wrinkled faces, just like an old person. We could drive right through the middle of the herd. It must have been breakfast time, because all of the calves were having breakfast. Their moms didn’t seem to mind. We saw a vulture and some other birds. We had to cut our game drive short as we were leaving this afternoon, but my first safari was everything I had expected it to be and more!
Afternoon: Arrival in Johannesburg was like arriving in Detroit (no offense intended) – just another big city. I’m not really that excited about this part of the trip, but we’ll see tomorrow. Maybe I underestimated Johannesburg. I definitely underestimated our hotel, the Michaelangelo, definitely a 5*. Our suite is beautiful, and the lobby is amazing. The hotel is connected to Nelson Mandela Square and the largest shopping center I’ve ever seen with every possible convenience you can imagine. Whether you need a grocery center, bank, beauty shop, or want to buy a car, it can happen here. We found an Italian Restaurant at Mandela square and had a pizza and 2 drinks for less than $10. Again I am reminded of what a good value Africa is. We only have one day to spend, so I asked the concierge to arrange a tour for us the following day which includes a tour of the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Center. We return to our room to find champagne and fruit awaiting us. Life is good!
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