excitement in Maun

Guess what?? The Amazing Race t.v. show came through here last week! Yep, the whole cast and crew came through Maun and then went on to do all their challenges, etc. in the area--they had to drive Land Rovers across the Makgadikgadi salt pans, get advice from bushmen, etc. and complete tasks such as grinding mealie meal (which local people use here to make a sort of porridge)and balancing ostrich eggs and the like. About half of the people I have met here so far ended up being involved--several mechanics on hand for all the land rover mishaps (one couple rolled their car twice!), David (who owns Meno a Kwena and makes documentaries) helping the camera crew--pretty much all of Maun was somehow part of the action! SO, you all have to watch the Amazing Race next season (Kash, I know you'll be watching anyways) so you can catch a glimpse of what it looks like here and see what sorts of adventures are to be had!