We were awake early listening to the howler monkeys in the distance followed by a range of different bird calls. It is no good getting up until day dawns properly and there is enough natural light or the generator comes on and the eco lights in the cabins can be switched on. The candles are an option but with all the wood and palm thatch around not the best when time is on your side and you can just lie and listen! 5.45 arrives and it is light enough to use the ...

Up at 5.30 as the world outside was waking up - John rued the fact he couldn't make a cup of tea. Another cold shower - I am getting used to them now and am just thankful for a shower! We packed up all our kit ready for the next stage of our trip to Rewa and went off to breakfast leaving a laundry basket full of washing to be washed and collected on Saturday when we return. After breakfast I did some emails and ensured my iPad was fully charged before we left a...