How Do You Think We Stay So Happy?*Final Thoughts & Farewells* 10/7 p100

[DisMomAmy]

The trek looks amazing!!

 

[eandesmom]

It wasn't just the questions. She started out just asking questions, but then she proceeded into making comments to showcase her animal knowledge. I felt like she read all about the tour first and then tried to impress us with her knowledge. THAT was annoying!

Exactly, she had know-it-all-itis

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I've got a fairly decent fear of heights, but I'd love to do that trek! It just seems so cool!!
I'm determined to get over my fear (a little bit) at least just enough to go to the top of the Eiffel tower in March. I can't go all that way and not do it, right?

 

[Wicket's Mom]

I'm considering that tour, but was worried that it was too strenuous. It looks like fun & I do love the AK.

 

[MEK]

Coming out of lurkerdom to say I am LOVING this trip report. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all

ellie! So glad you came out of lurkerdom to join us!!!! We really did have a wonderful time and this African Trek is just beginning, so stay tuned!

The trek looks amazing!!

It really was. Stay tuned - there is much more to come!

Exactly, she had know-it-all-itis

I know a couple people in my person life that suffer from that as well.

I've got a fairly decent fear of heights, but I'd love to do that trek! It just seems so cool!!
I'm determined to get over my fear (a little bit) at least just enough to go to the top of the Eiffel tower in March. I can't go all that way and not do it, right?

I will be posting pictures of the bridge. I didn't think it was that scary. I get a little queasy if I am up over 100 ft, but this was minimal and I always felt that it was really safe.

I think its probably less scary than the Eiffel tower (not that I've been up it, but I did watch the movie in France ) You CAN do it!

I'm considering that tour, but was worried that it was too strenuous. It looks like fun & I do love the AK.

The vest was heavy - yes, but I don't remember anything about the tour being too strenous. It is really designed for people of very average ability. You can certainly do it. Now I don't think I would want to do it on an intensely hot day, but I don't like doing anything on a really hot day.

 

[nilla]

Wow, I didn't even know the Trek existed, but it looks great! Awesome hippo shots! I would love to do that sometime, but I have a hard time finding 3 hours since we only usually hit AK one day out of our trip. I'll have to add it to the list

 

[pooh06]

I just found this trip report....and am going to read it chapter by chapter. (It will give me something to do at work!)

A girls trip to Disney is the BEST!!! I have had a couple girls only trips and am looking forward to doing another one November 27 through December 3, which is still in the planning stage. Not even sure who I am taking with me at this point but I KNOW I AM GOING!!!!

I am looking forward to reading this trip report!!!!

 

[MEK]

Wow, I didn't even know the Trek existed, but it looks great! Awesome hippo shots! I would love to do that sometime, but I have a hard time finding 3 hours since we only usually hit AK one day out of our trip. I'll have to add it to the list

It's pretty new. I think its the newest tour. It's a great way to spend the morning, although it is definitely more adult oriented. There was one little girl on the trek you looked to be maybe 8 (?).

Seeing the hippos was my favorite part!

I just found this trip report....and am going to read it chapter by chapter. (It will give me something to do at work!)

A girls trip to Disney is the BEST!!! I have had a couple girls only trips and am looking forward to doing another one November 27 through December 3, which is still in the planning stage. Not even sure who I am taking with me at this point but I KNOW I AM GOING!!!!

I am looking forward to reading this trip report!!!!

Pooh06 and welcome to the DIS boards. I know you will find tons of useful information here.

We did have a fun girls trip. The unique thing about our trip is that we all met here on the DIS boards.

I hope you enjoy our trip report!

 

[KatMark]

The night before the trek C was asking away questions about her imminent death she was certain to occur Hopefully I had relieved some of her anxiety and she was able to sleep I think we took a cab thinking it would be faster than a bus...or maybe we did the okay we will look to see if a bus is there and if not we are going with a taxi Our driver was a bit over the top...and obviously doing the talking and not the listening since he did take us to AKL

Ohhhh Chatty Cathy.....more like Annoying Anna! I thought once about pushing her over the edge to the crocodiles but didn't want her to land on any of them. I did however, notice a horsefly (I have been bitten by them on the balcony at AKV so I knew just what it was ) on her ankle. And I didn't tell her. Sorry. It was hot and she wouldn't stop with the questions.

I absolutely LOVED the trek. I think it was worth the money....around 3 hours and included lunch.

Tracy

Tracy, I wouldn't have told her about the horsefly either!

 

[MEK]

Tracy, I wouldn't have told her about the horsefly either!

I distinctly remember that. I am sure we were all chuckling. I'm surprised she didn't get suspicious. Nope - totally oblivious.

 

[MEK]

I'm going to try not to prolong the trek update too much. But before I continue with the trek story, I have to tell you the Samuel L Jackson story.

When Cynthia and I went through bag check at AK there was a tall guy, with a cast member vest, who was standing where the non bag check people walked towards the AK. He was obviously security. The funny thing about this tall guy was that he was wearing a red and black plaid outfit. It looked like a Christmas outfit. The other guards were talking about him and made the comment, "He thinks he is Samuel L. Jackson over there". Then they said to me "Go on over and say hi to him".

So I did. I politely walked up to Samuel, aka cast member in the red plaid outfit, and said, "Excuse me sir. Are you Samuel L Jackson?" At first he seemed a little taken back, but he quickly figured out that his friends at bag check had put me up to it. He started cracking up and we all had a good laugh. I so wish I had a picture of him because that outfit was something else.

If you don't think its funny, I guess it's because you really needed to be there!

So back to the trek. It was time for us to start our next adventure on the trek!

Yup - that's right! We were going to get to use that harness again. But this time we would be using it on a couple rope bridges.

First thing we needed to do was get our vests attached to another safety line.

Here's Tracy showing us how it's done.

Here's Cynthia making her trek across the bridge....

You go girl!

It was finally my turn. I am sure I decided to go last so I could take pictures.

Don't fail me now bridge!

The only bad part of being on the bridge was that I forgot to put my lens cap in my pocket. I was holding it in one hand while holding the camera in the other. Once I got on the bridge I didn't want to take a chance to try putting that cap in my pocket. I was deathly afraid of losing it.


Some more one handed pictures!

Hello down there!

We actually crossed two bridges separated by a platform

Here's Lonnie bringing up the rear....

Here's the black and white version

More instructions once we got off the bridge platform

Once we reached our final destination we stayed strapped in so we could get a close look at these guys!

Here's our group trying to get a better look. One at a time please!

The crocs were obviously tired. They did not move a muscle.

They look so harmless - yeah right!!!!!

An Artsy Bridge shot

More crocs

I think they are sleeping with their mouths open!

I think this next picture pretty much shows that C and Tracy definitely approved of the trek!

Another artsy shot....

After spending sufficient time gazing at and learning about crocs, we got to ditch our vests and get on our own personal jeep.

Hey people - whatcha looking at????

Continued........

 

[MEK]

Continued.......

Our personal jeep took us out on the savannah.

You can tell here that we got to pull off the main road.

So we could see some of the animals in a more up close and personal manner.

A cast member hard at work

Poor Lonnie had to keep her vest on through the whole trek. She knew so much about the savannah animals. I seriously wish they had a CD of her talk. It was fascinating.

See that building off in the distance. That was our eventual destination. But first we got to see a few more animals

We got to stop on the side of the road and watch the elephants

Yes - I do believe I just missed the elephant relieving himself.

Now he was nice and ready for a mud bath

After watching the elephants play in the water we drove the short distance to here.

Inside the hut there were tables set up and waiting for us.

That's our jeep driver taking a break with the girls....

For our viewing pleasure

The pillars all had artwork

Next Up. What's in Here......

To be continued (sorry I couldn't do more - I am just too darn tired tonight)

 

[MEK]

So I realized that I just assumed those reptiles where crocs because that's what live in Africa. But I'm not 100% positive, so in case you are wondering what they difference is........Read this........

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-crocodile-and-an-alligator.htm

 

[KatMark]

Great update, MEK. If I showed Mark those pictures of the elephants and how close you were and the mudbath elephant, he would be insisting we go. Maybe now that we're not paying for our resort....I'll have to think about it. Just don't know where we would squeeze it in.

 

[MEK]

Great update, MEK. If I showed Mark those pictures of the elephants and how close you were and the mudbath elephant, he would be insisting we go. Maybe now that we're not paying for our resort....I'll have to think about it. Just don't know where we would squeeze it in.

Maybe you should wait until I post the food pictures!

Seriously - its just the morning. Maybe you can juggle something around.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Alright, I'm looking at the pictures from the bridge practically clinging to the arm of my couch. That looks awesomely terrifying. I'm impressed with your 1-armed photography skills, especially while on a bridge like that!

I'm excited to see the contents of your lunch! (It's always about the food with me! )

 

[MEK]

Alright, I'm looking at the pictures from the bridge practically clinging to the arm of my couch. That looks awesomely terrifying. I'm impressed with your 1-armed photography skills, especially while on a bridge like that!

It would have been terrifying had there not been thick, secure netting making up the entire bridge. Even the planks were really hard not to step directly on. It was a true "Disney bridge", if you know what I mean. No safety issues there!

I'm excited to see the contents of your lunch! (It's always about the food with me! )

Me too! Me too!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

It would have been terrifying had there not been thick, secure netting making up the entire bridge. Even the planks were really hard not to step directly on. It was a true "Disney bridge", if you know what I mean. No safety issues there!

"Disney bridge"...I like that!!!

 

[MEK]

"Disney bridge"...I like that!!!

I stole that phrase from Ranger Joe. He used it quite frequently during his Wilderness lodge tour. Disney wood, Disney rock, disney totem pole!

 

[Queenofallthings]

I know we can't do that Trek on our upcoming trip but I certainly know it's now on my list for "firsts" for our next one! Your pictures once again have sold me!! I think Jasmine would absolutely love it! I would love to see my sister on that bridge too