I am the necklace friend. Ooo Oooo It is me It is me! I am psyched!!!

I concur with George - superb job of helping us see what you are seeing! When they do let the animals out, be sure your camera is ready! Ha ha ha - love it George! Sounds like you are already having an adventure of a lifetime! :o)

I wish I had my camera out and ready at any moment...but I have been intensely warned about taking pictures of the culture in the city...I will get plenty on the safari though...Thanks for the messages!!!

Great notes, Melanie! Can't wait to see some photos, but you are doing a great job of painting a picture. (What time do they let out the animals?)

Just like Mexico...they release the lions and hippos at 230pm...and you know what happens if not enough people show up...

Hi Melanie,

Hope you have a great time, heard you were a little nervous don't worry we are here should you need anything! Looking forward to hearing all about it and would love to see some pic's as you go along!

Best wishes

Elaine from the Mad team

Thanks Elaine...

Not nervous now:) I guess some of those travel books got me a little anxious...Ailsa is GREAT! She made me feel welcomed and right at home...very excited to see the Machame village today and to start working! Thanks for the reassurance and mail...

Cant wait to hear about all of your adventures and see all your fantastic pics! You are going to AFRICA baby!!! Have a wonderful and fulfilling time over there - enjoy EVERY minute!!!

Have fun Melon!

Bring me back something nice!

And how else do you keep a baby quiet, unless you shake it!?

Is this Brad?? No one else calls me Melon- not even my brothers when I was a kid...

Bon Voyage

Gute Reise

Whatever you do, DON'T think about us!! (and NEVER shake a baby)