When I go out around the honeymoon tent to photograph during the day, SO is always outside in the sitting area to keep an eye out for anything approaching.
We've often commented how exposed you are out there at night, because the perimeter wall is only knee high and anything except a tortoise can easily get over it. Well, this was the year it really hit home how exposed you are out there.
EARLY one morning we were getting ready to head out on our morning drive, (we're always out as soon as the "gate" opens), and were in the kitchen getting our coffee. SO walked out into the open area and immediately shouts to me, "Go get in the truck, there's a lion RIGHT HERE!"
I snapped that quick photo with just my head sticking out of the kitchen door, then hurried to the car park area, where I shouted,
SO quickly followed me into the car park area, latching the gate behind him. We both stood on the running board (?) of the car, watching them intently watching us.
As they were right beside our tent, and not roaring, NO ONE else even knew there were lions in camp.
He got the message, and the lions all sat back down. But they didn't leave.
Finally, the lioness moved over the ridge, and the lions followed.
It just reminded us how vigilant one has to be at all times in unfenced areas, and I don't think I will be doing anymore daytime macro photography in the KTC. When you're down on the ground, focusing on miniature crawlies, you are not keeping an eye on your surroundings, so not a very prudent thing to do, ESPECIALLY on your own.
Late, but glad to be on our way, we began another day in paradise.
Au contraire - it's more like your Worst Halloween Nightmare 
