Following our stay at Xakanaxa we were again to hop onto the Cessna and make our way to the Chobe national park. We quickly learned that it was 3 flights this time to our final destination. 15, 20 and 40 minutes. Fun fun. Things started great and I was enjoying the elephant viewing from above.… Continue reading Traveling to Chobe/Muchenge
Month: October 2008
Xakanaxa
Our arrival at Xakanaxa presented us with a nice reception from Flo, the usual arrival drink, apple juice this time, and the awareness that at night we are not to go walking around alone due to hippo danger…sweet. A lunch of meat loaf was delicious and my upset belly was not enough to keep me… Continue reading Xakanaxa
Traveling to Botswana to Begin Part 2
Ok…Botswana. After spending a long week of driving in Namibia we made our way back to Windhoek for a flight out to Botswana. Our destination…Johannesburg. No, Johannesburg is not in Botswana, but we had to make a pit stop there in order to fly to Maun, Botswana. Our plane was a wonderfully old MD-90 with… Continue reading Traveling to Botswana to Begin Part 2
Pictures: Cape Town
I’m going totally out of order but, here are the Cape Town pictures that I do have. Due to my hard drive crash some have been lost and may be added later if the hard drive miracle workers can recover anything…fingers crossed. Click Here to go to Cape Town Pictures
I’m Back…For Now
So I’m finally home after traveling southern Africa for the past month. I’m exhausted and glad to be able to stay in one place for more than a couple of days. I have plenty to tell and I apologize it hasn’t been coming more often, but I hope to get a couple stories posted every… Continue reading I’m Back…For Now
Travels Continue
Currently at the Garden Route Game Lodge after leaving Franschoek this morning. The wine country was amazing and definitely worth a visit when, not if, you make the trek to Cape Town. Things are going well and definitely not getting enough rest, but figure I’ll live. Not many details right now, but I’ll see what… Continue reading Travels Continue
You Know You’re a Tourist When…Part 5: Souvenirs
So you go on vacation and really like that tshirt, hat, whatever with the name of the place you’re visiting on it. You want to show everyone where you’ve been and what you’ve seen. It can also be a good conversation starter. What really kills me though is when the person doesn’t wait to get… Continue reading You Know You’re a Tourist When…Part 5: Souvenirs
Cape Town – It Begins
I arrived safely in Cape Town yesterday after leaving my parents in Zambia for their own travels back to the U.S. I’m now on my last adventure in Africa and will be heading home after 10 days of fun with my friends Todd and Andy. Honestly I kind of feel like I need a break,… Continue reading Cape Town – It Begins
Rafting
Dad and I went for a great rafting trip down the Zambezi river the other day. This is a must for any adventure seeking person who happens to make the trip to Victoria Falls. Plenty of class five rapids to be enjoyed. Names like Stairway to Heaven, The Temple of Doom and Commercial Suicide have… Continue reading Rafting
Zimbabwean Billionaires
I’m now a billionaire…so that’s cool. Part of our trip we decided to walk into Zimbabwe to check out Victoria Falls and also to see the Victoria Falls Hotel. This decision was an excellent one. It all started with us walking out of Zambia, crossing the bridge and entering Zimbabwe. We were bombarded by people… Continue reading Zimbabwean Billionaires
Passports
A couple of mishaps on the trip so far. I left my passport in the safe in the hotel in Joburg. We were almost at the airport when I remembered…I’m smart. Fortunately a few things were on my side. I remembered the combination I used to the safe. I remembered my room number. The tour… Continue reading Passports
Part One of Three Complete
Time has been limited and so has my Internet connectivity. I promise I’ll write at length when all is said and done, but the Namibian adventure has come to an end. I’m currently sitting in Johannesburg in the Michelangelo. I decided to pass on the tour today as I’ve not been feeling the best and… Continue reading Part One of Three Complete