Africa
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A Day in the Life of the Hadzabe (Bush People)
The Hadzabe is a tribe of hunters and gatherers who have been living the same way for the last 10,000 years. They are one of the last groups in the entire world. They are known for their unique “click language”… Continue reading
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Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the biggest intact volcano caldera on earth. We learned that it is called a crater but technically speaking it can only be called a crater if it is an active volcano and this hasn’t been active… Continue reading
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People to People Day
We checked out of our hotel with the plan to visit a local family for lunch. On the way our guide saw women selling their baskets and rugs by the side of the road. He had our drivers stop and… Continue reading
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Simba, Simba, Simba
Simba is the Swahili word for lion and we saw lots. Here is a recap. Continue reading
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Beautiful Children
I have always been a sucker for children even though I don’t have any. Here are some pictures that took my heart. Continue reading
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Game Driving in Tarangire National Park
We were up very early for our first game drive in Tanzania. The night, however, was very short because of the roar of a lion or many lions (hard to tell). It was made very clear to us when we… Continue reading
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On The Way To Tanzania
It was a long all day drive from Kenya to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Long but also interesting. A two lane road most of the way and the cars and trucks weave in and out of lanes regardless of… Continue reading
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Our Last Day in Amboseli Park
We have been very, very lucky in animal sightings on this trip. Some of them are pure luck but others are due to the skills of our guides. This day did not disappoint. During this game drive we became very… Continue reading
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A Day in the Life of a Maasai School Child
After leaving the Maasai village we drove to Amboseli Primary School that is supported by Grand Circle Foundation of Overseas Adventure Travel. During their sponsorship the school has improved ratings from 67 out of 90 schools in Kenya to #3.… Continue reading
