Tag Archives: Tanzania

December 1, 2 and 3 – Money

Posted on December 3, 2012 by murray

Yesterday was an eventful travel day. Get on a plane, get off a plane, get on a plane, get off a plane, go to a hotel. So we didn’t even attempt to write a blog. Today however was far more … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up and Wait

Posted on November 18, 2012 by murray

It’s time to say good bye to Northern Tanzania. I like the place, felt at home here. There are a couple of things that are annoying. First being the tag along self imposed tour guides. They are literally a pain … Continue reading →

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Back to Arusha

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

I wake up anxious. It is a day of change. Change from quiet rural settings to urban commotion. Change from traveling with L&R as a foursome to being Murray and Debbie again. Change from being coddled by a wonderful safari … Continue reading →

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Gibbs Farm

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

We rise just before 7:00 when coffee and tea are served on our porch. The four of us sit, sip and enjoy the view of the fertile valley below. It is a leisure day at Gibbs Farm, a guest house … Continue reading →

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Back to our Roots

Posted on November 17, 2012 by debbie

Last night we arrived at the camp early, our dinner mates arrived late with tales of a mother leopard and two cubs within ½ kilometer of our camp and a huge herd of wildebeest even closer. Early this morning, 5 … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on November 16, 2012 by debbie

Birds There are so many birds here. Bland black and white ones with a 6 song repertoire, colorful orange and blue one, big ones, small ones, fast ones, slow ones, ground bound ones and ones that soar with the clouds. … Continue reading →

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Serengeti

Posted on November 16, 2012 by debbie

We sit on our low balcony at the Olduvai Lodge looking out over the Serengeti and it is peaceful and beautiful. Two Thompson Gazelles wander within binocular range, they are a joy to watch. Petite, light on their feet and … Continue reading →

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Mt. Makarot

Posted on November 15, 2012 by debbie

It is 6:30am and a rap on the side of the dome tent we are sleeping in is our wake up call. We must get an early start in case (1) it rains, we want to get as far as … Continue reading →

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Ngorongoro Crater

Posted on November 15, 2012 by debbie

Before we left on our trip I talked about expectations and that we try not to have to high expectations in case things don’t turn out the way we think they should. Pascel, our guide, asks me what I want … Continue reading →

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Tarangire, Day 2

Posted on November 10, 2012 by debbie

Second day in the park. More tembo, this park is known for its elephants. We have seen a lot of elephants which are amazing to us, but there is no shortage of other animals either. Waterbuck and Impala are in … Continue reading →

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