Pretty early start as we were going to the zoo for breaky. Downstairs at 8:20 and into a taxi. $12 and 25 minutes later we were at the zoo. Too easy, very cheap and a convenient method of transport. Paid our 18 bucks for the jungle breakfast, but first we went to see the elephant washing and feeding. It was a very close encounter. We got to pat the elephants after their bath and feed them bananas, ensuring Ryan did not eat them first. Back for breaky which was first class. Definitely more than the elephants received. Next out came the orang-utans and a python that we could get a photo taken with. Other than Ryan trying to man handle the baby orang-utan and Zuz being
We went to an animal show that had a seal, anaconda, a swimming monkey and an orang-utan that embarrassed a person by ripping open a coconut in double time. On our way to the next show we watched a few primates having fun. The next show was an elephant show, on how they are used as workers. A very interesting show. Then as we were walking past the restaurant it started to rain so we ran for cover. In all we spent 2 hours waiting for the rain to stop and eating a wonderful lunch of very red tandoori chicken and naan bread. Meanwhile marketa and jirka had joined us. Ryan has turned into a water baby walking around in the rain, slipping over and loving it. He continued his hobby of chasing peacocks, but thought it was not fair when they flew off to evade him.
Back to the beginning of the zoo to see the things we missed. Saw some more monkeys, wild ones too. And just as we got past the restaurant again…it rained again. Doh!! More time to enjoy the rain. As it finished we got on the tram with 90 minutes before closing time and half of the zoo still to see. We briskly saw the roaring lions, rhinos, crocs and zebras, walked through the Fragile Forrest aviary with bats, lorries and even a sloth. Met a friendly local monkey that was very interested in Ryan. By 6:00 we had basically seen it all, all be it a bit rushed in the end. A very nice zoo that I would have loved to do a bit slower, but hey – it rains here, a lot. I was definitely happy with what we saw. Back into a taxi and to the hotel for a much needed shower.
It was time for dinner in this real nice restaurant across the road from the hotel. Zuz had some very delicious Indonesian rice with satay. For some reason I saw the jungle Swordfish curry and thought it would be a good idea as I don’t mind a bit of spice in my food. But, holy shit it was hot. No doubt the hottest thing I have ever tasted. We are talking nuclear reactor hot. I ate the sucker though, washing it down with a local Tiger draught. Followed by a mango smoothie to try and reinstall feeling to the mouth. As usual Ryan was making more friends left, right and center, literally. Playing peek–a-boo with the other patrons. So far he has been the ultimate traveller, as good as gold. It was time to call it a night and went back to the hotel to question my menu motives again : )
