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Category Archives: Travels
The Animal Kingdom
Yesterday, out of respect for one of our new found friends, we kept the blog to a few lines, but the events of the day demand we add an addendum to that edition. The entire day is an eye opening … Continue reading
Cats, an Elephant and Termites!
We have a quick breakfast, break camp and head towards Khwai. Our first sighting is a group of trucks. There is a “kill” up in a tree. That means leopard. We hear from another guide it is the same mother … Continue reading
November 23
Today we witness a very sad sight. We approach a waterhole to watch a herd of elephants drink. Not more than three meters from where we stop the truck an adult female elephant has collapsed and cannot get up. She … Continue reading
Cats and Birds and Mongooses!
The morning glow is faint and “Good Morning” originates from just outside our door. New system. Early morning game drives, afternoon siesta in the heat, and evening game drives. Meals before, between and after. Sleep when appropriate. No animals passed … Continue reading
Kasane to Savuti
We meet Pat at breakfast and we all realize that he has been staying at the Old House, in Kasane, for the last two nights just as we have been. After breakfast and checking out, we all hop in the … Continue reading
Kasane, Botswana or Close Encounters of the Warthog Kind
We have a day in Kasane so we head out for a walk to see the town. The first thing we notice is how HOT it is. It is only about 8:30 and it is already searing. We wander the … Continue reading
Dar es Salaam to Kasane
Up at 3:53 (overslept) and out the door at 4:00 to catch our flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg. I have seen a few sunrises in my day. When I was younger they were usually from the day before … Continue reading
Hurry Up and Wait
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
Back to Arusha
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
Gibbs Farm
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