Ngorogoro crater

Today started out with fog and rain, at least until we started descending into the crater. But once we did, we were treated to another long day of amazing wildlife viewing and scenery.

The highlights were the cheetah that we saw just hanging out with 2 zebras who were a little upset with his presence, as they indicated verbally with grunts and other noises. Also, we saw 2 separate groups of lions. The second group had some cute little  cubs playing with each other and there were 3 lionesses that we thought were going to stalk and kill a group of 4 buffalo that were hanging out and relaxing very close to them.  We waited for about an hour but didn't have any luck seeing a hunt.

Tonight, we are staying at the Serena Hotel on the crater rim. This hotel is amazing and a ton better than all the other places that we have stayed. From our room, we have an incredible view of the crater and this is the first place we have been that actually has a completely working restroom and adequate lighting for a change. There is a fricking huge spider sitting on the wall above our bed though, so that's the only part that sucks, otherwise I give this place 5 stars.  I was considering calling someone about getting rid of the spider and concealing the truth about my spider feelings by saying my wife is afraid and I am not tall enough to reach the thing, and even though Liz was game, I decided to go to bed in slight apprehension.