Areena Resort

All of the girls in the group chose to go zip lining as one of our optional activities. Mila drove us to the Areen Resort in the morning so we could get an early start to the day. We signed all of the release forms, got our harnesses on, and rode in the back of a bakkie (a pick-up truck) to the zip line location. Right when we got into the area, we saw zebras, spring bucks, and the giraffes! The giraffe that we were able to meet/play with is named Abby, which is short for "a big baby". When we drove closer, he walked right up to us, and stuck his head down to be pet and kissed. Our guide told us to.blow in his nose, because that's how giraffes say hello. After we took a few pictures, we went to the zip lines. It was a wonderful way to see the scenery, and all the different types of landscapes. We rode through trees, over caves/canyons, and between the rolling hills. It was such a great experience. 

When we returned back to the beginning, Abby was standing there waiting for us! He walked with us up to the bakkie, and posed for plenty more pictures. Unfortunately, we did have to leave, but not before the female giraffes came closer to us than they ever have, according to our guide. The first picture is of Abby following us when we were leaving, the second is of Abby playing with the guides backpack, and the third is our view from the highest point of the course.