Part of today was spent roving around the Dam site. The day was opressively hot for the most part but only if you stood in the sun. The Lotsane Dam has progressed quite a bit since I last saw it. Six months ago it was only a newly cleared space through the Mopani trees. Now there is some obvious signs of construction, with concrete batching plant, workshop and offices springing up around the place.

This afternoon we went to see Moremi Gorge, a local and international attraction just up the road a bit. Quite a spectacular place and well hidden from general view. The gorge is part of the Tswapong Hills which shaddow the Lotsane river. The landlady, Masego, along with a few others joined us on this afternoon trip. There are three waterfalls, but only the first small one is accessible without a scramble. I was not wearing appropriate footwear so decided against the climb to the next two falls. I'll go see them next time I'm in Botswana, and wearing appropriate shoes. I received a few scratches from the acacia trees, the thorns being so sharp I didn't even notice until tonight. Shorts are not the ideal clothing for this environment, regardless of the heat.

Dinner was once again a huge meal, and the wine was a very sweet rose. The Batswana love their sugar, and Coke is doing a roaring trade here.

Tomorrow we go driving through the Tuli block farms.

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