Cleared for Departure
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Farewell For Now
We are sitting at the gate, with thirty people on board this A330-300, while the French authorities randomly inspect our plane. Our Captain can barely contain his annoyance. Continue …
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Cape Town
I am sorry that Cape Town got short shrift. It’s a beautiful city and deserves more attention than I gave it. Continue …
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The Subtle Art of Guiding
What’s it like to be a guide in the bush? You’d better be comfortable with chaos because it ain’t easy. Continue …
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The Birds of our Trip
I am not a birder. Continue …
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The Last Animal Pics
Well, it happened. The Netherlands closed and our flight home was canceled. So enjoy some more pictures of animals. Continue …
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Private Transfers
Because Airlink canceled our flight and we changed lodges, we drove from Tented Camp in Ngala to Tengile River Lodge. Most guests fly, but to keep the costs manageable we drove. The shortest route took us through several communities in the Mpumalanga Province. Continue …
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13 of 13 Game Drives
All the pics are in. Continue …
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10 of 13 Game Drives
We are packing for Cape Town now. The weather is gloomy, and it matches our mood. We are sad to leave this place, though I’m still processing why exactly. The bush is just an incredible place to roam in. However, lodge life is not real life and all things must come to an end. Some Continue …
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The Safari Experience
A brief history of safaris. Continue …
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Safari # Who Knows?!
We’ve lost count how many game drives we’ve done. Continue …
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