Horseback Riding in the Bush and on the Beach!

 Today four of us went horseback riding through the bush to the beach. It was a beautiful sunny day here in PE! I finally saw some animals too! There were monkeys hopping through the trees as we set off for the beach. According to our guide, Annene, they are pesky creatures-- eating the horses food, getting into things they shouldn't. She said they can zip and unzip tents-- able to steal things from unknowing campers. Smart cookies those monkeys. Bethann and Rick-- it seems they are a lot like the raccoons that get into your garage and open up the plastic kitty food totes!

I wasn't able to get a picture-- they are far too quick.

 We also saw a bushbuck. This thing was massive... unfortunately the photo is a bit unfocused and doesn't do the creature justice. The horns were awesome. Click here to see a clearer Google image of a bushbuck.

 I lost my sunglasses in the bush while my horse was cantering. Sad day!

 The views were amazing!

The views were amazing!
   

Emma and Amaris are the thugs in the back...

 The ocean! The ocean!

  This is my roommate Britt. Our guide, Annene is ahead of her. The guy on the thoroughbred (which, roughly translated means "beast of a horse") met up with us mid-trail. I can't recall his name. 

 The beach! The beach! Stunning view. Steep passage.

 Amaris (a new roommate!) and Emma were behind me during the ride. Amaris' horse was an ancient beast named Peppy. Peppy was not peppy. As a matter of fact, Peppy was anti-peppy.

Riding on the beach. 

This is one of Britt's photos. I was in such awe of the beach that I forgot to take photos!

 This is my horse, Lacey. She was a sweet girl.

We had a blast! I'm not going to lie though... my legs are KILLING me!


I've got a lesson on sorting and attributes to prepare for tomorrow-- I will have my first observation in South Africa at 9am. Wish me luck!


Sarah