jaycns
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Yet more pictures coming right up!
Of course I took a picture of the lodge. Actually this is the only one I took. Although the architecture was very impressive, I had trouble peeling my eyes from the animals!
After two savannas full of animals, wonderful animal information shared by friendly guides and many shared ahhhs with the other anniversary couple it was time for another very special part of the safari...the sundowner. We stopped right out in the savanna and they popped up a table and served us figs, nuts, jerky and some very delicious juice. As we ate we watched the sun start to set and the animals turned the tables on us and came closer to us to investigate! Here you see dh and I with a giraffe peering over our shoulder!
Here's a shot of our three amazingly friendly safari guides. They were all so sweet, informative, knowledgeable and fun!
After our sundowner we slowly drove back to the backstage area and were escorted back to Jiko where a culinary feast was about to unfold!
When we arrived at Jiko we were instantly seated right next to the windows in a prime spot. Our waiter for the evening introduced himself and got our drinks for us. We had such a nice conversation over dinner. Full of humor, laughter and smiles. Dh and I really enjoyed our dinner mates.
We also really enjoyed having Jamal (one of the Jiko chefs) bring us each course and explain it to us. He was so attentive and willing to answer questions for us. He also told us we were one of his favorite groups ever since we laughed so much and really got into enjoying the food. He called us the fun group and that's really what it was...FUN!
The meal did come with wine pairings however having a baby on board I skipped them.
Here's a run down of our meal (which was served family style):
Appetizers
-Artichoke and Peppadew Flatbread - Made with Midnight Moon goat cheese, arugula, and cilantro-yogurt drizzle.
-Kalamata Olive Flat Bread - Made with four cheeses and Laura Chenel's soft goat cheese.
-Lamb "Patis" - Pulled lamb rolled in phyllo with mint-cilantro chutney
-Maize & Sweet Potato "Tamales" - Herbed maize pudding and truffled sweet potato mash with shredded goat cheese in corn husk boat.
-Kalamata olive hummus, Durban Tikka Masala, and Malay spinach-lentil dip, with Lentil papadam, whole wheal lavosh, and Flax seed Naan bread
My favorite was the lamb and I loved the olive hummus.
Here is a picture of our main course before we all dug in:
Our main dishes were:
-Some sort of breaded fish served with tasty veggies. It was good.
-Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon - Served with Macaroni & cheese and red wine sauce. A delicious dish!
-Chermoula-Roasted, Tanglewood Chicken - Served with red skin mashed potatoes, preserved lemons, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs, and harissa. This was my favorite dish. Right down to the mashed potatoes with lemons. It's a Moroccan dish. Jamal (our chef) was from Morocco. Before this meal I never would have guessed that I would like Moroccan food but now I know that I LOVE IT!!
I wish I could have taken Jamal home with us!!
To finish up we of course had dessert:
-White chocolate mousse pyramid with roasted banana and pineapple, banana-pineapple salad, and tropical fruit salad.
-Pistachio Creme Brulee - With a Chocolate Layered Bottom.
-a chocolate cheesecake *dh loved this one*
*all descriptions were taken directly from a copy of the menu unless the food was unlisted and then I tried my best*
And then sadly, it was over. It was a wonderful meal full of laughter with newly found friends, wonderful food, great service and amazing new tastes!
Just the safari and meal would have been a dream night...but dh and I had one more stop before heading back to Simba's Clubhouse to pick up the kids. We were off to DTD to see Cirque de Soilel's La Nouba!
The show was beyond words. It was funny, it made you think and it left your mouth hanging open in awe. I don't really know how to describe it any better then that. If you have the chance to go and see La Nouba, go! The music, the sights. The show is just amazing. I think I will leave it at that. With one final word...GO!
We hopped in a cab after the show and hurried back to pick up the boys. All three of them were very happy when we picked them up and I think they would have happily stayed even longer. However, it was late and time for all of us to hit the sack in preparation for another wonderful Disney day. As I drifted off to sleep the animals, tastes of Jiko, amazing husband, laughter, the excited smiles as our boys told us about Bush Camp and Simba's Clubhouse and the sights of La Nouba blended together to make my last thoughts of the night some of my happiest ever!
I wouldn't change a minute of this amazing evening!!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Of course I took a picture of the lodge. Actually this is the only one I took. Although the architecture was very impressive, I had trouble peeling my eyes from the animals!
After two savannas full of animals, wonderful animal information shared by friendly guides and many shared ahhhs with the other anniversary couple it was time for another very special part of the safari...the sundowner. We stopped right out in the savanna and they popped up a table and served us figs, nuts, jerky and some very delicious juice. As we ate we watched the sun start to set and the animals turned the tables on us and came closer to us to investigate! Here you see dh and I with a giraffe peering over our shoulder!
Here's a shot of our three amazingly friendly safari guides. They were all so sweet, informative, knowledgeable and fun!
After our sundowner we slowly drove back to the backstage area and were escorted back to Jiko where a culinary feast was about to unfold!
When we arrived at Jiko we were instantly seated right next to the windows in a prime spot. Our waiter for the evening introduced himself and got our drinks for us. We had such a nice conversation over dinner. Full of humor, laughter and smiles. Dh and I really enjoyed our dinner mates.
We also really enjoyed having Jamal (one of the Jiko chefs) bring us each course and explain it to us. He was so attentive and willing to answer questions for us. He also told us we were one of his favorite groups ever since we laughed so much and really got into enjoying the food. He called us the fun group and that's really what it was...FUN!
The meal did come with wine pairings however having a baby on board I skipped them.
Here's a run down of our meal (which was served family style):
Appetizers
-Artichoke and Peppadew Flatbread - Made with Midnight Moon goat cheese, arugula, and cilantro-yogurt drizzle.
-Kalamata Olive Flat Bread - Made with four cheeses and Laura Chenel's soft goat cheese.
-Lamb "Patis" - Pulled lamb rolled in phyllo with mint-cilantro chutney
-Maize & Sweet Potato "Tamales" - Herbed maize pudding and truffled sweet potato mash with shredded goat cheese in corn husk boat.
-Kalamata olive hummus, Durban Tikka Masala, and Malay spinach-lentil dip, with Lentil papadam, whole wheal lavosh, and Flax seed Naan bread
My favorite was the lamb and I loved the olive hummus.
Here is a picture of our main course before we all dug in:
Our main dishes were:
-Some sort of breaded fish served with tasty veggies. It was good.
-Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon - Served with Macaroni & cheese and red wine sauce. A delicious dish!
-Chermoula-Roasted, Tanglewood Chicken - Served with red skin mashed potatoes, preserved lemons, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs, and harissa. This was my favorite dish. Right down to the mashed potatoes with lemons. It's a Moroccan dish. Jamal (our chef) was from Morocco. Before this meal I never would have guessed that I would like Moroccan food but now I know that I LOVE IT!!
I wish I could have taken Jamal home with us!!
To finish up we of course had dessert:
-White chocolate mousse pyramid with roasted banana and pineapple, banana-pineapple salad, and tropical fruit salad.
-Pistachio Creme Brulee - With a Chocolate Layered Bottom.
-a chocolate cheesecake *dh loved this one*
*all descriptions were taken directly from a copy of the menu unless the food was unlisted and then I tried my best*
And then sadly, it was over. It was a wonderful meal full of laughter with newly found friends, wonderful food, great service and amazing new tastes!
Just the safari and meal would have been a dream night...but dh and I had one more stop before heading back to Simba's Clubhouse to pick up the kids. We were off to DTD to see Cirque de Soilel's La Nouba!
The show was beyond words. It was funny, it made you think and it left your mouth hanging open in awe. I don't really know how to describe it any better then that. If you have the chance to go and see La Nouba, go! The music, the sights. The show is just amazing. I think I will leave it at that. With one final word...GO!
We hopped in a cab after the show and hurried back to pick up the boys. All three of them were very happy when we picked them up and I think they would have happily stayed even longer. However, it was late and time for all of us to hit the sack in preparation for another wonderful Disney day. As I drifted off to sleep the animals, tastes of Jiko, amazing husband, laughter, the excited smiles as our boys told us about Bush Camp and Simba's Clubhouse and the sights of La Nouba blended together to make my last thoughts of the night some of my happiest ever!
I wouldn't change a minute of this amazing evening!!
TO BE CONTINUED...
I'm curious about the safari too, is it only available to concierge guests?
and he left behind a ton of giraffe slobber too - ICK!
I wish I could pause the growth for a few years until I get prepared for them to get even bigger. I am really enjoying the years I have being mom to little ones. It's the best thing I have ever done in my entire life!
You've arrived at AKL! The rooms look so nice, and your balcony views are amazing!! Bush Camp sounds like fun, I bet my boys would love it. Looking forward to hearing about your evening.
Anyways your story about the giraffe being close brought back that memory so I though I would share. BEWARE of drooling giraffes!
Where does time go?! The funny thing is the room had a pull out couch but as dh and I were getting it ready for "Stitch" (the youngest one) he had climbed up and fell asleep smack dab in the middle of his brothers. We didn't have the heart to move him...so I just snapped a picture instead! 
