Picture Day!

Okay, so as promised I am posting pictures today. I have TONS so I'll try and keep it to a dull roar. (I said I'll try.) I can't tell you guys enough how amazing it was to see Rob. I think I would have met him in a dark alley if I had to- but Ethiopia was BEAUTIFUL. We had two local guys take us everywhere- which turned out to be a huge blessing. The first lesson I learned about driving in a third world country...the road signs are merely a suggestion. So, more info to follow- let the annoying "Our Trip To Ethiopia" slide show begin! Can someone get the lights?
Okay, I'll start with the cheetahs since I know they are the big favorite. Wow have they gotten big! For size comparison, the picture with Rob holding both of them is from before the rescue. The other one is me holding Scout this week. She's as big as OUR Scout now! They are a hilarious pair of cats, very friendly and playful. The government thanked Rob again for all his work in getting them. They have a great home- which we were invited to inspect, and are well fed, with plenty of room for exercise. It was so cool to actually meet them!




This would be Scout Oh, SO Shyly crawling around on Rob's lap while Patch attacks my pants. It was an experience I'll never forget. They invited us to come see them anytime. (You know, because tickets to Ethiopia are sooo cheap!) I hope we can go back when they're fully grown though. Wow.

This is the view from the balcony of our hotel. Gorgeous huh? The sky there is amazing at night. I was in a constant state of awe. The other picture is Rob and I trying desperately to appreciate all aspects of Ethiopian life. I can't remember the name of this beverage, but I can tell you it ain't Orange Juice folks. The alcoholic content was so high that neither of us could stomach more than one sip. The natives thought that was pretty funny. Okay, I'm not sure how many more pictures this will allow me, so let's call this the first installment. Hope you guys have enjoyed it so far!