11th August 2008 : Monday Morning Leopard
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 04:30PM You've got to admit, there's nothing quite like a Leopard at breakfast to whisk away those Monday Morning Blues... It was 8.10am, we were having our tea on the balcony when we suddenly noticed something walking into the water on the other side of the river: a Leopard no less! Gingerly (almost on tiptoe, as if it didn't enjoy getting its feet wet), the gorgeous cat made its way across from one sandbank to the other, at one point plunging into a deep channel, until it entered the large reed island downstream from the house and disappeared. What the Leopard was aiming to do in the reeds, I don't know...Lie up in the cool surroundings for the day? (A bit damp, I would have thought?)...Maybe it's hiding cubs there, or maybe it was trying to cross the river? Throughout the day, the Baboons have been barking (alarm-calling), and so I'm sure it's still in the reeds somewhere, but we haven't had another sighting...
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Reader Comments (8)
Wow, wow and wow again. The most I get is a fox or badger in my garden! I am so jealous! Wonderful pictures. You lucky, lucky thing... Jane
Hi Jane - I know, we are incredibly fortunate... Last week we had guests staying - they all left Saturday - then today, the Leopard appeared: a private viewing for my husband Ian and myself...what a treat (but we'll have to train him better next time, so he makes an appearance for our guests!)
I recently fund your blog and I find it so great and by reading your daily adventures it helps me calm my nostalgia for Africa. I visited Kenya million times and lived there shortly, but this amazing piece of land took my heart forever.
I couldn't resist to leave a comment when I saw the photos. Magnificent!!!
Have a great day! Suzy
Hi Tanya, what a great way to begin the day ! Amazing animal.....
We've just been to Austria. Doing some hiking and relaxing. Now back at work and dreaming about the next trip. Maybe back to Maungu ??? :-)
Bye, Audrey
You lucky old thing. I've only ever seen a leopard once in all my years in Kenya.
Wow.
It must be amazing to be amongst the wildlife. My two-year-old son would love it.
Awesome sequence!
Hello All and thanks for the many comments, inspired by our handsome leopard... and welcome to Suzy, Ken and VegasDad - great to have you here amongst the rest of us Africa-lovers.
Audrey - karibu tena if you come back to Maungu...