What an encounter

It was a fine morning there was not a cloud in the sky. The birds where chirping all around and actually everything was going on quite fine however there was something lingering nearby.



Just outside tent 7



Craig with only a rock for protection



What was that noise?

As I took John his insulation tape that he had asked for, the monkeys where making quite a scene up in the trees, just outside tent number seven. After a short discussion we thought that we had better go and investigate the scene. As we where silently sneaking through the bush we both picked up a rock just in case the situation was to turn ugly on us. As we carefully approached one bush in particular we were presented with a deep bellowing growl, which just seemed to penetrate strait through the body; resulting in shivers all the way down the spine. A few seconds later after we had all had some time too thankfully calm down I heard a roar of laughter from John.



Craig with fresh leopard tracks





Fresh track



Set of leopard tracks

What an experience we had, where else in the world could you run into a face to face encounter with the resident leopard (Panthera Pardus) only 100 meters from the tent.





Serian Staff Fun Run

It was a hot sunny day on the 1^st of December until just after half four when the dark clouds started rolling over. We were quite thankful for this, otherwise it would have been one hot 5KM run.



The course



The staff were eager to get out there and show us how it is done! We had about 25 participants ranging from old to young, men and women.  The start was down at the football field below camp. Excitement was building up until Adrian gave the go ahead and the race was on! We did a loop around the Serian hill, through some wet and muddy gullies and up the hill near where we have sundowners before heading back down to the football field to finish off.



Front runners



Over the hill



Support at the end



Soit – one of our night watchmen- did the 5KM track in a very impressive 18 minutes, followed closely by Okech –our tailor- and Marule – chief. First lady was given to Caroline who was not too far behind the front runners.



Soit - 1st place



Okech - 2nd place



Marule - 3rd place

1st Lady - Caroline (being supported to the finish line)

A very good run all in all, and the Serian spirit was flying high. Thanks to all who participated. J   

Team picture