You cannot swim in Lake Victoria...

We have spent the last two days at a lodge in Speke's Bay, on the shores of Lake Victoria.  I believe this is the lake that is the source of the Nile.  Anyway, we were told that we cannot swim in the lake because Hippos do live close to the shore and can be there without you knowing it AND there are LEACHES in the water.  Guess what we did not do?   This lodge has no game drives, just local trips to visit a fishing village or spend the day relaxing and taking a walk to see all the wonderful birds here.  We did take a day to relax and we had breakfast twice on our private balcony.  We called it Breakfast with our Feathered Friends.  Of course Richard loves to see and feed the birds.  So we had lots of bread and fruit and we shared it with our new friends.  There were black faced bright yellow weavers, green weavers, and some yellow canarys.  They liked Richard.  This was a very enjoyable way to have breakfast.  The sunset over the lake was another surprise.  The lodge was facing west over the water and the sunset was great.  Now we have seen this famous lake and enjoyed a little R & R as a break from game drives. 
Next is the Serengeti.  We have already traveled from Speke's Bay and now are at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.  As repeat customers we are getting special treatment.  Even the internet time is free so far. 
Going on a game drive in a few minutes, so will let you know what we see tomorrow....Ellen