How to prepare for retirement!

Hi Apologies to everybody for my lack of input to the blog. Unfortunately loss of ipad has meant limited access to the internet. Well, what a run up to retirement (last day of permanent paid work today!). We've canoed on the Okavengo Delta (including shooting some rapids). Quite an achiement for me (Lynn) - many will know what a water-phobe I am! If you've read Eric's entry, you will know of the formation of the Mothers group. Amazing wildlife throughout the trip so far. Managed to see a cheetah on the plains of Etosha and then leopard in Chobe - have now completed the Big Five. Fantastic birdlife too. Currently at Nata and planning a trip to a bird reserve tomorrow. After a lot of anticipation, we entered Botswana very quietly. I had been waiting for a visa from the Botswana High Commission (linked to replacement passport)which failed to arrive - but we were waved through the border - just hope they let us out! Fantastic few days in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe culminating in, according to our guide, at least 6 lions attacking a water buffalo at night just outside out camp! We could only see white eyes through the darkness, but could certainly hear them throughout the night. No trips to the loo that night! Stopped last night at Elephant Sands - lots of elephants visited the waterhole below the bar area. Next stop is the Salt Pans. Lynn