No Cell Service

Just our luck that the Vodacom cell towers in Kruger go offline as soon as we enter the park. No cell and no landlines (all forms of voice and computer communication use Vodacom). In fact, the only way to contact the outside world would be to drive 3 hours to the nearest town bordering the park or to find someone with a satellite phone – both unlikely options. It’s going on 48 hours since I’ve last chatted with Melissa – the longest period of time ever… and quite frustrating, though oddly appropriate out here in the wilderness.