Gecko's and other Critters

from Katherine

I am getting used to the variety of critters in Africa. A monkey was guarding the gate this morning as Cason and I went to school. We awake each morning (at 5:30am) to the sun and the call of the Hadeda (Ibis) whose loud call sounds exactly like the name Ha-de-da.

But this morning was different. After completing my ablutions (South African term for bathing) I noticed an unwanted visitor with my make up! A gecko had wandered onto the bathroom counter and was hiding amongst the items there.

As you can see, they are a bit colorless and bland looking so it did not surprise me to find her (or him) waiting next to the pink nail polish and mascara as if at the nail salon or spa.