A Reminder Of Caution....And Reality.

These pictures are of a memorial that is located on the road near my home leading to the game lodges and campsites. In case you cannot read what it says in the picture here is a brief summary: A memorial to a man, a tourist on a game viewing vacation, went out in the morning around 6-7 to view and take pictures of the sunrise. While walking on the road he encountered a herd of elephants...they proceeded to kill him.

This is a reminder to never be to comfortable in your surroundings or take safety for granted i suppose. Where i live this is a common occurance, a short while back at a gate ~30 min drive from me another man, a local this time, was killed by elephants.

Just thought this would be a way to demonstrate the kind of area in which i live. Im out in the bush...its beautiful but boring and full of unexpected obstacles/threats for us westerners, i suppose for those locals too who let their guard down and get too comfortable and confident.


F. Porter Nellans Jr. - From Kenya With Care