The morning started off warm with a slightly overcast sky that threatened rain. Since the last stretch of heavy rain we all cringe at the thought of another and look up to the clouds in hopes they do not open their faucets on us again.We heard a single lion calling south-east of camp early this morning. I was happy to hear this powerful song this morning and woke excited for the day, its been some time since we have seen the pride.
We quickly made our way over to Sitsi plains and found one of the Xakanaxa pride males resting under a Mopane tree. We are uncertain as to where his brother or the rest of the pride are at the moment.
It is always magnificent to see these Males. I find them to be incredibly distinguished and stately in their masculinity.
Today a lesson of juxtaposition was in order, the male lion lay in the shade of the tree beside this beautiful purple flower, (later learned: Cornflower vernonia). Incredible white butterflies (also later learned Brown-Veined White) flew in and out of the scene performing a marvelous symphony of texture, color, nature and animal. Another day on the job.... sigh
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