This is Esté ([st_fish](http://www.renderosity.com/homepage.php?Who=st_fish)) and her hubby Vernon ([onefish](http://www.renderosity.com/homepage.php?Who=onefish)) getting ready for lunch. Does the washing of hands remind of innocence like Zeldie would have you believe when she talks about "responsible grown ups"? I am just asking...

Kidding! According to Tswana (a black African tribe) customs, the host's daughter would bring a bowl of scented water and allow the guests to rinse their hands while she slowly pours the water over. By the way, a bathroom was only recently invented you know, lol! Eating then becomes a pleasant affair with the fragrance lingering while indulging in the food.

After spending a considerable time in the bush photographing the lions, being exposed to high temperatures and a scorching sun, this was a welcome gesture - I hope.

To our overseas visitors who drop by: Don't you feel tempted to phone the travel agent...

Piet Vermeulen, South Africa