Ngorongongo Crater lodge in Tanzania

We left our new friend this morning at Mara Plains after one last early morning game drive.  We found two lions and one beautiful male Cheetah!  We even had a small adventure of getting stuck in the mud with our vehicle!  Daniel jacked up the back end and Bill and Grant  sat on the hood on the right front side and we made it out!!!

After four flights, we arrived at the 7500 ft Ngorongoro  Crater  lodge.  It is beautiful!  Crystal chandeliers and roses everywhere!  I'm blogging in front of a fireplace in our room!  Game drive tomorrow!  Upon our arrival, there was a lovely birthday welcome for Mary! Champagne and a yummy cake and the whole staff out singing happy birthday!! We aren't sure how it all came to be, but decided it was in honor of Mimi's birthday which is today!!

After a lovely dinner, Grant is watching the Dolphin game on his iPad and I'm blogging with photos again!!!

Tomorrow is our last day so were hoping for more "spectacular!"  Nothing has disappointed so far!!!

Male Cheetah at Mara Plains

Big baboon!

Observation point at the crater!

Duffy's happy birthday celebration!!

Happy birthday Mimi? And Duffy?

Beautiful lodge.  Zebra grazing on the lawn.. Sort of like zebra lawnmowers.

Dining room.

Living room.

Setting up dining room..

The crater lake from our room...

More tomorrow !