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Author Archives: debbie
The Cell Phone Dilemma
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
Birds
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
Antelope
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
Mongoose
Small, curious little fellows. They travel in packs. Sometimes live in termite hills. The group of them runs around bumping into one another, wrestling and rolling around. They remind me of the Keystone Kops. We came across the scene below … Continue reading
Giraffe
Tweega, in Swahili. Tall and lanky, sort of like a teenage basketball player, but more graceful. After observing them for some time we are amazed at how well they manage their long neck and skinny legs. They move in an … Continue reading
Buffalo
These creatures are big suckers. Off in the distance they look like cattle but when the vehicle pulls up within 3M we have a real appreciation as to their size. We are told they can be down right ornery as … Continue reading
Animal Butts
We spend time watching animals walk away from us. Some animals are shy, some are tired of us watching them, some are just moving along. We take pictures anyway. Here is some of our butt collection. Zebra Butt … Continue reading
Kitanga and Kanga
Most ladies in Tanzania wear kangas or kitangas. These are large pieces of material that they wrap around themselves as skirts, shifts, shawls and head coverings. The patterns are wild and the colors are stunning. I notice them right away … Continue reading
Wildebeest
AKA Gnu. They resemble a svelte American Bison. They each sport a beard and are slightly hunched back. Their rear hunches are lower than their shoulders. Wildebeest are the largest group of the four animals that participate in the semi-annual … Continue reading
DIY Bookings vs Travel Agent Bookings
Murray had a few rants while we were away, so now it is my turn. I feel I need to say something about “do it yourself” airline bookings vs travel agent airlines bookings. So, here it goes. When we were … Continue reading
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