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Watering hole, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

In 2010, I spent a month in South Africa. I arrived mid-way through the World Cup, and stayed for another two weeks after. It was an amazing time to be in the country, as the excitement of the World Cup gave way to apprehension and then a post-Cup depression as things reverted back to normal. On the day after the Spanish victory, a radio morning show lamented the fact that in one city they were already removing the world flags from the highway leading into the city.

I spent two of my last days in the country at the Madikwe Game Reserve, located on the border with Botswana, a four hour drive from Pretoria. As removed as it sometimes seemed, at night the lights of Gabarone shone on the horizon.

The days and nights I spent there were a highlight of my trip, and I was surprised to be able to see as many animals as we did as close as we did. This photo was from the lodge itself, overlooking a watering hole. One afternoon we watched as the elephants took their time drinking as other animals circled the area, waiting their turn. It was beautiful and fascinating, and I was amazed that it was playing out so close before me.

I've posted a series of photos from South Africa; this is just one of the out-takes. I'll be posting more in the days to come.