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My funny story: Terrified by a big storm and a sleepless night

  • October 23, 2018 | Rhulani Safari Lodge

Funny everyday life stories from the bush: Rhulani's spa therapist Pauline tells us a little anecdote from when she wanted to hide from a big storm.

Pauline tells us her funny story today

"My funny story as follow: As everyone knows we get huge thunder and lightning storms this side of the world.

I am absolutely terrified of lightning and thunder – the one night when returning from work we had one of those storms. 

I decided that a confined space will be the best option so I took my mattress into my shower and stayed there for the night. 

Only to find out the next morning after a sleepless night that it wasn’t the best option as lightning attracts to water. 

Now I sleep between my mattress and base when I hear a storm approaching and the next step will most likely be my wardrobe…."

A big strom is approaching Madikwe Game Reserve