CB Part 5

I have checked back and noticed that I had not mentioned No 7 before. The Troop of Sykes that we have in the garden were released here by the Trust after being brought in for one reason or another. They spent much time in the cage before they were released. No 6 was part of that Troop, No 7 was the other dominant female and No 6 and No 7 were always fighting. Anyway No 7 tail was badly damaged by No 6 in a fight and the tail looked broken. So days were spent trying to catch her which was impossible as she would not play ball - these monkeys are so stupid you are trying to help them but they just won't be helped.

Anyway finally last Thursday after another attempt at getting her she went into the garden next door and luckily I had already made friends with the Caretaker, so after a quick chat with him, I found out him and No 7 have a good relationship - he feeds her. So we duly gave him the net and some volunteers went in with him located her and all he simply did was put some fruit down, she came for it and then he netted her, easy peasy!

Then unfortunately No 7 had to be put under whilst the end of her tail was removed, I did not watch that particular gory part as I have a very delicate dispostion but I went in after and had a good look at her whilst she was still asleep of course! Anyway she is still in recovery and her tail is ok so it appears there is no need for further stitches or bandages at the moment. Ali (the Caretaker) came and visited her today but she didn't seem to recognise him or she has simply removed him from her Xmas Card list.

Reasonably quiet day today, been working on the computer for Hamisi doing his posters - must blow my own trumpet and say they look rather fab! Went out taking photos of trees for the posters......

Quiet evening tonight, updating the blog and reading. Went out for a run at about 5pm but the beach had disappeared with the high tide so had to run along the road which was a bit weird as lots of the locals were out on their way home. They probably had a good giggle at my expense.

Still got to muster up the va va vroom to go to Mombasa to sort out payment for change of flight, anyone fancy doing it for me!?