Hungry Hippos
While we were staying St. Lucia, the town near the St. Lucia estuary, we heard tales of Vincent the Hippopotamus, who was often seen wandering the streets of the town. Vincent got his name because he only had one ear, like Vincent van Gogh. We didn’t see Vincent or any of his hippo friends on the streets of St. Lucia. But we did see lots of hippos and crocodiles in the waters of the estuary on a boat cruise. My goal was to get a photograph of a hippo in action with a big yawn, but that turned out to be harder than I thought since most of them were just big sleepy lumps in the water. Really big lumps.
Lazy hippos
Hippos in full moon
Hippo giving us the side eye
Did you know that hippos don't swim? When they need to cross deep water, they just sink to the bottom, hold their breath, and walk across the bottom.
Another side eye from a hippo.
Finally, a giant hippo yawn in action.
As a prelude to our safari to come, our eagle eyed guide spotted a leopard on the shore. Sean and I both learned we have horrible eyesight, because it was hard for us to see the dot even after our guide pointed it out. Luckily, the wildlife in Kruger would be easy to spot….more on that tomorrow!
I must need new glasses.
I see it!! Do I win a prize?
Is it that little brown spec right in the middle of the picture? I don’t know, I think I need new glasses also Amy. I was a little behind following your postings. Have been enjoying catching up, you make it all so interesting and beautiful. I love the picture of you two. You look great. Love you both.