Hakuna Matata

May 7, 2014

Today we went to Leipzig zoo after work to attend our African Themed evening called Hakuna Matata. It began with a private tour of the zoo- in Germany; however we got to see animals we missed the first time we went to the zoo. We saw the flamingos again, went into Gowandaland and saw a view from high up over the trees, saw the sea lions, the baboons, the hyena, ostriches, and Lion. Then, my favorite part was the giraffe house which had all seven of the giraffes inside!! There was a huge one named Max and a baby giraffe. But my favorite was one of the giraffes who put their head through the ropes to stare at me. Right at me! We had a little ‘moment’ just staring at each other. It was wonderful. I absolutely loved it. After we finished the tour…yes I had to leave the giraffes although I really didn’t want to. We went to the restaurant which was beautiful and got our free drink and sat at our reserved table. We ordered some drinks and then got to eat a lovely buffet of African inspired food which was amazing. We had many helpings it was so lovely. A live African themed band played in the background. Then the drummers came out. Two men were playing the drums and two women dancing- all from Africa. Heavens had already gotten her picture with one of the men and then she got to play his drum. I was chosen to dance with one of the women and it was great. Then the band played again and we chatted and relaxed and then the drummers came back; this time with a huge conga line that we all participated in. And they even sang a rendition from White Chicks which had us in hysterics! After that came one of the best parts of the night though with two men dressed as explorers came into the restaurant with torches. We followed them outside and they performed a fire show with juggling fire, eating fire, throwing fire, fire chains, etc. Heavens participated by attempting to throw a lei over the guy’s head. It was amazing, especially in the dark. They even juggled fire around a man from the audience! How cool!! Loved it! Once that was finished it was getting late and we still had an hour’s drive so we decided to head home and goes to bed. I had to say I think this was one of my favorite experiences in Germany. 

Until next time,

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