Giraffes, Monkeys, Hippos, Crocodiles....

On December 23rd (happy birthday dad) Connie, Jody, Taylor and I ventured into Rural Africa to hunt (with cameras) African animals. Maddy and McKailey Fast, you are in for a treat! Our first step was to find somebody from Africa to show us where the African animals hang out. We ran into Shee' Gaye and he said he could show us some cool animals. We then found a truck that was outfitted with outside seats and a driver. Into the bush we drove. In the picture below, Shee' Gaye is taking the picture and you will see our driver. We are in front of a Baobab tree.

The photos taken below are actual photos taken by Craig, Jody or Taylor's. No Photoshop, no stolen National Geographic images. (If some of you had a hard time seeing the monkeys and giraffes in the earlier post, you will have no problem this time). Thanks for joining us as we do The Living Christmas Pageant, Senegalese style. (Were there Hippos and Giraffes in the manger?)

Jamie- the mamma on the left came after me when I got a little to close to her baby. Quick thinking and your practical advice (run!) avoided injury.

Monkey See Monkey Do (Identical Pose)

Jody is beautiful - Monkey Not!

African Turtles

Crocks !!!!

Below Left - Taylor pretending to be scared of crocks, Right - Craig and Jody keeping an eye out for hungry crocodiles, Next picture down, Hungry Crock!

Ostrich - These "Big Birds" were trying to jump into our pick-up.

Rhino's

Yes! Giraffe's! Taylor's Favorite's

Taylor in Baobab Tree