Dream Trip 2009

Great Travel Moment

We were on the last morning drive of our stay at Kariega National Park, South Africa. We were excited to see a large Hippo emerging from the water. To our surprise and delight her one month old baby was following her. Once she became aware of our presence, she quickly shielded her baby. As dangerous as they may be, they couldn't have looked cuter. I entitled the original picture "Hippo and One Month Old Baby---couldn't be cuter!!" However, 2 months later, my first grandchild, a girl, was born and my idea of cuteness changed!! The memory of the moment did not....spectacular!