Sunday, 2 February 2020 - Botswana
Story within a story : The Mystery of the Missing Sunglasses
The facts
- There is photographic evidence that Carla had her sunglasses with her when we went on the day trip to the delta (Jette’s camera).
- Carla claims she left it at the lunch site before we went on the walk around the island with Emanuel. No one saw this except maybe Julius, but he appeared unsure.
- I observed Julius’ clothings - tight t-shirt and jeans (he, too, is quite skinny) and no place for the sunglasses.
- I also observed Emanuel’s bag when he asked Carla to check it for herself - he held it open and went through the compartments one by one - no sign of sunglasses.
- Mokoro is small and open - cannot hide anything and no sign of sunglasses.
Theories
- In order not to get into trouble, Julius claimed he was at the lunch site at all times when in fact he wandered off, leaving the things behind.
In which case, who took the sunglasses? Person(s) unknown or animal(s) unknown?
2. Julius took the sunglasses.
Where the hell did he hide it to bring back to the poling station? I am quite sure it wasn’t on his person, he didn’t have a bag, and the mokoro is open. How could he have done it?
3. Carla misplaced the sunglasses. She has found it but now cannot admit that she found it after her accusations.
Today Carla bought a new pair of sunglasses at the souvenier shop in the hotel. I asked her if she still couldn’t find it and she looked genuinely distressed. So it looks like it is really lost.
4. Carla thought she left it at the lunch site but it was actually with her and she misplaced / dropped it during the walk, especially when retreating from the buffalo as it was quite a panicky situation for all of us.
She is 70 years old and sometimes quite forgetful and clumsy (my own observation).
Verdict
Theory No. 4 but no evidence whatsoever.
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