Servals, puppies, goats and Hi Fi
Our early Christmas party round Laurie and Bruce’s house was… interesting. We decorated a dead and leafless tree, whilst I stood around watching people drink alcohol I couldn’t drink and eat dessert I couldn’t eat. And then we were forced to sing Christmas carols. At that point, I decided to leave. Here’s hoping Christmas Day itself will be slightly better, although I fear what they may try to make me in the vegan department… Salad and sauceless pasta, probably?! After all the felid delight of last week, we also stumbled across (or should I say, nearly ran over) a small serval as we were driving back from a waterhole count. Servals are smaller felids with spots like cheetahs, long legs and short tails – they look very out of proportion but are adorable nonetheless. It was amazing to see one, especially as they are so rare and illusive. I got woken up last night to the sounds of jackals yapping, hyenas wooping, dogs barking and baboons wahooing...