Weekly Meeting - Arthur Ball (On Safari in Botswana)

Wed, Aug 15th 2018 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Friend: Roger Hart
VOT: Martin Odell


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Arthur Ball - On Safari in Botswana

Botswana and the Okavanga Delta 

We were given a real treat tonight with an excellent presentation and slide show on the animal and bird life of Botswana.

I thought he was brave camping out in the bush surrounded by marauding Lions and Hippo’s. But at least if danger threatened he could take refuge in the luxury flushing loo set up every night.  Mind you the sight of a python having consumed a wart hog would have had me running for home very smartly.

I had hoped he’d spotted a pair of Lions mating as I once did, fascinating! The female plays the lead role and persuades the hapless male to have it away with her every 15minutes for a period of 4 hours. By the time we got there the poor chap was totally exhausted and his only reaction to us was a look which said “help”.  I should be so lucky!

Anyway, I digress.  If you ever go on safari, go to Botswana , the fantastic photography gave us a great incite of the amazing wildlife on view.

Thanks Arthur

Martin Odell

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