Monthly Archives: January 2013

A Day in Banff National Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by debbie

I delivered Murray to B’s house where a group is going to Taylor Lake to back country ski. I now have the day to myself in Banff National Park. The snow is abundant, so I am going to head to … Continue reading →

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Africa Safari – Just Go!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by debbie

This is my last post on Africa. I want to tell you that if you have ever dreamed of, or have always been interested in, seeing all the animals we usually see in a zoo in their natural habitat, JUST … Continue reading →

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Photos are Posted!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by debbie

They are here at last. Our photos from Tanzania, Botswana and London are now posted under the Photos tab on the main menu bar. They are in three separate photosets. Take a look and enjoy a peek at Africa!

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Cats

Posted on January 28, 2013 by debbie

Lions (Simba), cheetahs and leopards are lazy sorts. Hunt (occasionally), Eat (after they hunt), Sleep (after they eat) and Loll (the rest of the time). Pat, our Botswana guide, says that cats can go up to 7 days without eating … Continue reading →

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Animal Babies

Posted on January 26, 2013 by debbie

Our hearts melted every time we saw a baby animal. They are just so cute that it is hard to not like them. They are often gangly, full of energy and have a sense of wonder about them. Here are … Continue reading →

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Animal Faces

Posted on January 24, 2013 by debbie

I wonder what they are thinking as they gaze our way. What do you think?

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Warthog

Posted on January 22, 2013 by debbie

Funny little fellows. They seem shy, scurrying away when the vehicle approaches. If the truth be told they are quite ugly. While running, their tails stick straight up in the air, just like the movie character Pumba. Apparently this tail … Continue reading →

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The Cell Phone Dilemma

Posted on January 20, 2013 by debbie

I am now in a dilemma. The dilemma is whether we should travel with a cell phone. One that actually works in the countries where we are going, of course. This confusion comes about because of our two airline episodes … Continue reading →

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Birds

Posted on January 18, 2013 by debbie

We do not have a comprehensive list of the birds we see in Tanzania but in Botswana we have a very long list of possible bird sightings given to us by the safari company.  Even though we check-mark sightings off … Continue reading →

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Antelope

Posted on January 16, 2013 by debbie

We see so many different types of antelope that we have trouble keeping them straight. We see too many to include all in a post, so here is a sampling. Thompson Gazelles are the only ones to participate in the … Continue reading →

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