Re: Masai Mara Safaris

**whitestarling** Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:27 am

Aatish sends his apologies for not posting the last couple of days, but his brother has become ill in the Mara, and he needs to get him back safely on a plane to Nairobi. I've told him there's no need to apologise Family come first everytime, and that we all whish his brother gets well soon. Perhaps a message on his Blog if you have time would be nice
WS

**Laikipia** Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:36 am

Thanks for the info WS - will do for sure.

Lai

**Doogs** Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:56 pm

Thanks for the update WS and that's a shame about Aatish's brother, here's hoping he gets better soon, I will post a message on his blog to that effect.

I'm awaiting confirmation (ie I've sent a message to Aatish) but after looking at his photos on FB it would appear that we met him and his brother at our last visit in the Mara in 2009, 99% sure it's him. We got speaking to him & his brother on our last night (they had just arrived the day before) and I remember we all said it was a pity we were leaving as it was obvious they shared as much of a passion for the cats of Kenya as we did and we'd have liked to have chatted to them more. Will let you know what he says but I'm pretty sure it's him, small world eh :)

**whitestarling** Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:16 pm

That would be really great if you have met him Doogs, you'll have to let us know.
WS

**Laikipia** Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:19 pm

That would be so great if it was Aatish and his brother Doogs - do let us know

Lai

**Doogs** Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:25 pm

Got a FB message back from Aatish yesterday and it is him and his brother that we met back in 2009, it really is a small world isn't it !!!

As I previously said we were all disappointed we only got speaking to them on our last night as it was obvious they knew so much about the Mara and it's animals. He was saying they was on safari 11 times last year Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 71418

how fantastic. Their dad knows the guy that owns the Mara Intrepids which is why they go so often and get a good rate.

I was saying I was a member of the forum and I see he has kindly put our link on his FB page Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 71418

Hopefully we might see them again when we're there later in the year and be able to chat in more depth Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 853843

**Laikipia** Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:10 pm

That's so brilliant Doogs - I hope you get to see them again this year. Imagine going 11 times a year, I would be in heaven.

I saw he mentioned WAA on FB which is great.

Perhaps we will all bump into him in the Mara - what a great thing that would be.

Lai

**Doogs** Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:36 pm

Certainly would Lai Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 768480

**whitestarling** Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:59 pm

Thats really great Doogs Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 768480

Aatish, and I have become friends on the Internet through his Blog, and our Forum. I emailed him his WAA Blog Award Badge yesterday, and its fantastic that he has met a member of the forum. and Fingers X you will meet again
WS

**Laikipia** Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:26 am

Aatish's last update for awhile

http://aatishpatelsafari.blogspot.com/

I am really going to miss these Sad

Lai

**whitestarling** Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:22 am

Thanks Lai going for a look. I will miss them as well
WS

**littlewid** Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:55 pm

Thanks lai, just caught up with his last blog, I too am going to miss these, he has been great as always.

Posted a little message too WS and wished him and his brother well.

How wonderful that you have met Aatish Doogs and I do hope all of you get to meet him when you are next in the mara, that would be lovely wouldn't it and how nice he has posted us on his FB page.

littlewid-x-

**Doogs** Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:40 pm

Hope that Jackson and Paul Kiru keep us up to date with the cats now that Aatish has come back to the UK. Did see that Jackson posted quite a bit on his FB Page today including the horrible news that one of Olive's Cubs is missing Sad

Here's hoping, like the last time, he/she turns up, fingers crossed.

Got another message through FB today fm Aatish, said his 'lens locked up and his contacts jammed' the day before he left, reckons it's going to be expensive to get it sorted when he gets home Crying or Very sad

Aatish Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:07 pm

Hey guys,

Cheers to all who voted for my blog. lets hope i can get to the mara soon so i can keep the updates coming.

Cheers
Aatish

**Doogs** Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:16 pm

Hey Aatish - we hope so too !!! cheers

I think you should forget about Uni and just go back out the Mara so we can get all your updates and photos Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 40683

You know I'm only joking lol!

not long to go now and you'll be finished for good Masai Mara Safaris - Page 6 768480

**whitestarling** Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:32 am

Sad news from Aatish Guys he has heard that one of Lorians Cubs has been killed, he's trying to find out more news ,and if the other Cub has survived
WS

**Laikipia** Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:56 pm

I think that was on FB last week but unconfirmed if I remember so I didn't post - too many rumours so best to wait to know. It will be tragic news if it is confirmed.

Lai

**littlewid** Sun Feb 13, 2011 2:15 pm

That certainly is very sad if it is true. Let's hope it's a mistake and the cub/cubs are ok.

littlewid-x-

**whitestarling** Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:07 pm

I have asked Aatish if he finds out any more news to let me know. Then I will pass it on
WS

**whitestarling** Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:58 pm

I'm afraid the news is not good at all. Had another email from Aatish. He says he has now heard that it is 99% that both Cubs have been killed, proberbly by Hyenas. There is still 1%, but it does'nt look good
WS Sad

**Laikipia** Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:20 am

That really is sad news - what a tragedy.

Thanks for letting us know WS.

Lai

**whitestarling** Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:44 am

It is Lai, if I remember right. They were in danger before, and Paul Kirui intervened, it was something he had not gone before, but could'nt help himself
WS

**Laikipia** Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:44 am

Always a hard decision - not one I would want to have to make.

Lai

**Doogs** Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:34 pm

Awwwww no

I knew they thought that she'd lost the two cubs but sad when the news is confirmed as you're always hoping they'd turn up.

Thanks for confirming WS Crying or Very sad

**whitestarling** Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:42 am

Aatish is back in Kenya, and is returning to the Mara next Saturday the 12th. He tells me that one of Olives Cubs sees to be missing, but from what he can find out no one has had a clear sighting of all three since he was there in December
WS

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