Category Archives: Travels

The Hippo and the Crocodile

Posted on December 18, 2012 by debbie

A Folk Story from Botswana…. The hippo wanted to come live in a pool, but there was a crocodile there already. The hippo asked the croc if he could come live in the pool and the croc said, “But you … Continue reading →

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Zebra

Posted on December 14, 2012 by debbie

There is an abundance of Zebra everywhere we go. Unfortunately, they become a bit ho hum after a couple of days. Our guide says that most tourists get snooty about it and do not even stop to watch after the … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on December 13, 2012 by debbie

I am in the shower this morning at the Days Inn Airport, in Vancouver, and realize that we take water for granted here in Canada. Traveling to countries like Tanzania and Botswana remind me of how lucky we are to … Continue reading →

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12/12/12 – London Town

Posted on December 12, 2012 by murray

Last night we almost got our whole problem sorted and we ran into a road block we could not solve. Airlines need to do a whole lot in the way of helping people out and not begging off the problems … Continue reading →

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Delayed!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by murray

Twice now. It is not often that we run into airline problems when we travel but twice on this trip an airline has made changes and it has affect our connections. As we mentioned before Air Botswana completely canceled one … Continue reading →

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Enroute

Posted on December 10, 2012 by debbie

We wake up in opulence. Five star. We walk this morning through Stonetown for the last time and stop at a shop where Murray bought a Coke the other day. The Muslim owner had discounted the Coke 100 TSh as … Continue reading →

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Walking Stonetown

Posted on December 9, 2012 by murray

Before we left I had read over and over how ‘dangerous’ Africa is. We have spent almost 6 weeks in Tanzania and have got braver and braver each day. A good lot of the days here we have led a … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mitu’s Magical Adventure

Posted on December 8, 2012 by murray

Murray and I pile into a van with eight other tourists and head out of Stonetown to a spice farm. Mr. Mitu’s Magical Adventure has begun! After driving into the hinterland of Zanzibar, we arrive at the spice farm where … Continue reading →

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The Last Stop

Posted on December 7, 2012 by murray

Must be getting use to it, neither of us hear the 5am call to prayer today. It’s OK because today we leave and the taxi is due to arrive at 10am. Seif the driver arrives right on time and we … Continue reading →

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Last Dive Day in Matemwe

Posted on December 6, 2012 by debbie

Ready! Ok go! I lean back and fall, lifting my legs so I clear the side of the boat. Kersplash! I am in the water, the coolness enveloping me relieving the heat of sitting too long in a wetsuit in … Continue reading →

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