The Derelict House : Elephants in My Garden

This journal-style memoir is a kaleidoscope of wild animals, eccentric tourists, the trails and tribulations of managing a poorly-equipped safari lodge in a remote wilderness area before modern technology. The laughter and tears of working and living alongside people from a different background and culture.Written with compassion and love of Africa, this beautifully illustrated memoir brings Africa to life while describing the consequences of interference with nature on the environment.Whilst watching elephants feed on the trees in front of her, following the changing seasons hoping that the rains will come, creating a strong bond with the families of the mismatched staff, and sharing knowledge and love of the African bush with visitors from all countries and beliefs, the author shares their daily life with all it ups and downs – at times no water, no electricity, no fuel for the vehicles, but lots of wild animals and laughter.Elephants breaking down walls, a hyena sharing a fire with the night guard to keep warm, hippos fighting, armless monkeys bringing their young to be admired by the author and lion terrorising the guide, are all part of the sweeping canvas of Africa here in this delightful journal.And then the river floods.