Letter #2 from Flyboy
Today proved to be another amazing day. We awoke at the crack of dawn to find that we were staying at one of the most stunning places I’ve ever visited. Last night I did not realize that the hotel was located right on False Bay in Simons Town, South Africa. The view from our table at breakfast was superb! After a delightful meal we pack all of the gear into the van and headed out on today’s adventure. The drive was very interesting as we drove through beautiful countryside and ended up in Klapmuts. Upon arrival the wildlife crew met us for an unforgettable adventure where we set out to find several different animal species. Over the course of the day we had the opportunity to interact with Knysna Dwarf Chameleons, a Cape Cobra and the beautiful but dangerous Puff Adder. All of these animals commanded our attention for the day but at the end of our adventure we were treated to a special encounter. The leader of the wildlife team introduced us to Allison. Allison is a giant Cape Griffon Vulture. We were able to film her in flight as she flew from her enclosure to Nigel’s arm where she landed and had a treat of red meat. Nigel actually held her several times on his forearm that was protected by a Gauntlet which is a thick leather glove. The time with this amazing bird of prey was a dream come true. Thanks to everyone that made this day so fantastic! I look forward to sharing tomorrow’s adventure with everyone! Always remember to be cool and work hard in school. -Flyboy ~Aggelosy
