MVUU = HIPPO While in Zambia we took up residence at the Mvuu Lodge on the western shore of the Zambezi River. Mvuu we were told means Hippo in the local venacular. And, I assure you the appelation for the lodge is no misnomer. A simple glance at the river, just a few meters from our lodging facilities, was a constant reminder that we were not the dominant life form in this environment! |
Dr. Seuss Many times I had read the above passage to my daughter from the children's book "Mr. Brown Can Moo", but I never appreciated just how true-to-life the suggested grumming was. In captivity, I do not believe I have ever heard a hippo utter a sound. In their own element they are remarkably vocal. Each morning at 5 AM I was woken by the almost surreal baritone cacophony of the grum, grum, grumming of hippo song. It was an amazing symphony I will not soon forget. |
Roads? We Don't Need Roads! |
Charles, Michael & Laura Heading Down-River |
A Rare Un-Submerged Appearance |
Safety Tip: Look Both Ways... |
... Before Crossing The River |
Hey, Henrieta, Tell Harry I Like His New Hat Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! |
If A Bird In The Hand is worth two in the bush, what is one on the head worth? |
I Just Don't Get This "Leap-Frog" Thing |
You Take The High Road & I'll Take The Low Road |
Harry - He's Back (and on yours too!) |
Are You Talking to ME? |
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