The rains have been great in holding back for the day and looks like we could have another dry spell ahead of us. But it sure will take some time before all terrain is again driveable as the soils are so waterlogged.
Despite that we managed to keep up the dogs this morning. They were right in the east hunting in the mopanie woodlands but were unsuccessful. The pack looks lean but all still maintain their peak athletic condition.
We left the dogs resting fairly late this morning, as they’d been off to a late start with the morning chill that had set in early. It was pretty cold for a mid summer’s morning, but soon the sun was out baking again.
Besides these giraffe bulls sparring with each other, it was pretty quiet out there. And the only thing disturbing the peace was my very unhappy vehicle. Before I knew it she was overheating and coughing and splattering. When I opened the hood and removed the radiator cap I was treated to the fireworks. The radiator was like a steam train spewing steam and a rapid rate and not looking like letting up. Luckily close by was a pan and I was able to fill it up and soon found the water pump was the problem. It was leaking badly and had caused the overheating.
We managed to limp home and were grounded for the rest of the day. And probably another couple of days as I try to get spares from South Africa.
6 Responses to “Dancing Butterflies: Video”
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I was wondering what attracts the butterflies to the dung, thinking of the jatropha tubers. I see from the web that its minerals and moisture.
moira
It looks like there are a few species enjoying their snack. They are so lovely; thank you for pointing your camera downwards every once in awhile!
Hi - what kind of bird is it making that incessant call? sort of Tjoup…tjibita,tjbibita, tjibita……
hi Roy. it’s the woodland kingfisher calling. only in summer. such a lovely call.
Hi Kim.Thanks for that. Yeah, I agree, a great call.
it was pretty quiet out there. And the only thing disturbing the peace was my very unhappy vehicle. Before I knew it she was overheating and coughing and splattering. When I opened the hood and removed the radiator cap I was treated to the fireworks.