BUSH BREAK - PART ONE
Tertius and I, like my parents love to always have the prospect of a getaway in the pipeline. Foxy (Foxy Crocodile Bush Retreat) was a spur of the moment booking at some stage when we realised we did not have anything planned ahead.
I consider myself an ocean person, and whenever I’m on the beach, I’m in my “happy place”. The same goes for Tertius when it comes to the bush. With my dad being a bush person, and my hubby being a bush person, how could I not come to love the bush myself? One of the things we miss the most from back in SA, is the nature and wildlife, and thus came the decision that when we go to visit, we will slip away for a few days on our own and go recharge some batteries.
Foxy is situated in Marloth Park, snuggled in next to Kruger National Park, and what amazing accommodations that were. The hosts Gail and Mark did so much effort with each and every chalet and has such an eye for detail. You can expect a handwritten note on your door to welcome you, some snacks and cold drinks on arrival, a fire made for you at night, and some excellent recommendations for activities. They even had a little pond with a bird hide for the patient people out there who wants to wait forever for 1 bird to humor them…
I have to, unfortunately, point out one negative (and for T and me, it’s kind of a big deal), and that was privacy. This not necessarily their fault as they wanted to get as close as possible to the crocodile river and the Kruger border, but had a road in front of our chalet and braai area, which meant everybody driving by had a look at what we were doing, and spoiled the silence and nature’s song.
Early mornings were our favorite when everyone was still fast asleep, and we woke up with the call of the fish eagle. Coffee and biscuits to start the day, and full of anticipation and planning for the day ahead.
Kruger was an absolute show off when it came to the birdlife and small animals. We had the pleasure of seeing a Herron surf a hippo, a Hornbill chasing a mongoose to eat the bugs he scraped up for himself, squirrels, and loads of vultures and bird of prey.
Below you will also see a series of photos I took while hearing the screetching cry of a sparrow when her chicks were served to an African Harrier-Hawk for lunch.
n Part Two of our bush break, we will go on highly recommended experience, and find out why giraffes have horns, plus a fun campfire story.
Wandering off now…
T & Me.
