Mochuda, Eid and down on the farm

We've been very busy since my last update, unfortunately I'm on a computer that won't let me upload photos  but the photographic evidence will be posted soon.

We visited the neighbouring town of Mochuda and learned all about the Bakatla tribe at the museum there. This was really interesting, lots of artefacts and photos to look at and a helpful guide, who was patient and helpful as Rich asked his usual number of questions. We went to the launch of a new diamond cut, the Swana at the posh shopping mall and have wangled a trip to see diamonds being cut, polished etc. Friday was Eid and Richard and I had to dress appropriately to visit the priest and his family ( not sure I should post this photo- we make very convincing muslims and I don't want to alarm anyone). We then had to spend the day feasting and meeting hundreds of Iqbal and Waheeda's relatives at various lunch and supper venues. I think I've got the family tree sorted now although confusingly Iqbal's youngest sister and his niece are very similar looking. The food was mazing but old greedy guts here was defeated and had to go home early with tummy ache!
Saturday morning we left bright and early for Iqbal's game far, about an hour and a half away. This was a fantastic experience and really got us in the mood for our safari proper next week. We spotted giraffes, impala, wilder beast, kourou, stern bok, gem bok and some exciting birds including a horn bill which is quite rare and a Kori bustard which was huge. The biggest highlight for me was getting on a horse after 35 years and cantering to my heart's content. I enjoyed it so much that I went back twice for more. I'm completely hooked and can't wait to get back into the saddle again. We're now back in Gabs and Richard and Iqbal are watching the Liverpool match, I'm hoping to catch a bit of Torres later too. Can't believe we have only been here a week, we have done so much already and we still have lots to look forwards to. We have a 4.30 start on Wednesday to get to Maun and then onto the Okavango Delta. I have no idea what internet access will be like but I'm hoping the first and last lodge will have some wi-fi. I will also try and upoad some photos.