Night of the Jackal

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Saturday -
With a meeting in the morning, we discussed out placement projects and other opportunities available here. Debbie and I then worked in the office until lunch.
After lunch, Ronny, Debbie and I set off to Sanipalli Hill, with the goal of reaching the top of the hill even if we had to climb from the very base. We finally followed the entirety of the canal and found an entrance and made our way to the top of the hill, basking in the glory of the amazing view, majestic birds and colossal wind turbines.
We were able to see all the water management projects that SEDS has completed all over the land and hill.
On our way out of Sanipalli Hill, we saw some rabbits and a family of jackals.
Ox Herder, on the Road
Goat Herder, on the Canal
Sanipalli View
The Forest Reserve
Brightly Coloured, Yet Perfectly Camouflaged
Candid 1
Bee Eater - With Bee
Brightly Coloured Skink
Canal Construction of Waterways 
Diorama Toys 
The Footprints of Turbine Builders
Sandbagged Grades
Heroic Top Out 
Sunset
A Little Bit Windy
Debbie Capturing a Raptor in Flight
Candid 2
Staring up at Giants
Delicious Caramel Treat from Ronny


Jackals on the Prowl
Shaggy welcoming me Back
He thinks his peoples 
A Gecko sat on top of the light while a bee rested next to the Sun

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