 like going to visit Monkeyland and Birdland.. |
 where monkeys and lemurs that have been rescued from abusive captives and injuries... |
 can come live in peace... |
 in this massive sactuary... |
 dedicated just to their well-being... |
 and we get to walk amongst them... |
 as they go about their business... |
 lounging in the trees... |
 taking in the sun... |
 and curiously checking out the humans... |
 from high in the tree tops. |
 A tortoise. |
 We visited a elephant sanctuary where small groups of elephants... |
 come live instead of being culled due to over population in the bush. |
 They aren't taught tricks for tourists but are only taught "tricks" to make life easier for the vets to keep them healthy. |
 Accustomed to human beings, I was able to get amazing close up shots of them. |
 Their skin has the most surprising texture. |
 Crossing legs to relax on her own accord - not being told to. |
 This elephant's name is Mopane - just like the name of my company... |
 so I had to buy her "footprint signature" on parchment... |
 after getting so close to her and taking her for a walk as she "held" my hand. |
 Andrea was a champion and fed them... |
 and hopped onto his back for a ride... |
 which she enjoyed but said.... |
 their hair is kind of prickly... |