Safari Journal Part 17 Part 17 The guards were dropped off about 2 hours after we arrived. I’m not a gun expert and have no idea what they were carrying but they were big, just as long as a bayonet without the dagger. Having them at the campsite actually made me more afraid than if
Safari Journal Part 11 We ride to Doffa Camp. On the way, Gebra tells me that my luggage will arrive today. They are having a driver bring it to us, well I say us but I mean me, just me and my glorious, wonderful, beautiful luggage!I ask a few questions about the campsite. What will
Part 10 of my Safari Journal We have returned to camp. Solomon is preparing lunch. I sit and write in my journal as I wait. A vervet monkey comes really close and sits down. After I inform him that his younger brother was a meal earlier in the day, he gets up and walks away.
Part 9 “Jambo, Jambo” again this morning. Nice hot water outside my tent. I take it into the tent to really clean up because I smell rancid. I hear a slight crackle as I try and remove my sports bra. My sweat must have formed a protective coating on me or something. I haven’t been
Safari Journal Part 8 We have a flat tire. Now on a vehicle as big as this one there, this is a pretty big deal. But we have lots of strong men who can stand around pondering what to do. To my surprise the crew get right on it. They must have encountered this before.
Safari Journal Part 7 On our way to Lake Manyara we go through a small town. We stop so that the cook can pick up a watermelon. While he is at the stand people who want to sell us their goods bombard our truck. They have T-shirts, wooden figures and beaded stuff. That’s one thing
Safari Journal PART 2 8-20-00 – I’m thinking of the different species of animals. Their natural defenses, camouflages, and habits. Several similarities stand out between them and people I know. The lion is the successful businessman. His prowess and demeanor are always one of a winner. This leads to the belief that meekness equals loss. His
Safari Journal PART 1 I started my journal in July. The time I have spent preparing for this trip has been exciting and keeps me brimming with anticipation. Knowing that my drawings look more like hieroglyphics than art, I will spare you these things. I will type everything that I have written. Please keep in
Safari Journal Part 6 What in the hell is that? I wake up in a small dark place that smells like buffalo poop. I realize where I am and unzip to see what the noise is. The safari vehicle just pulled into the camp. Decision time. Do I get out and say hello or do
Safari Journal Part 5 9-13-0The Kenyan border. Yeah! The passengers on the bus are shuffled out and into the border patrol office. We must stand in line in order to show our passports. After showing my passport, I walk outside. Now I am informed that everyone must get their luggage and stand in another line
Safari Journal Part 4 9-12-00 I just missed the flight to Kilimanjaro. After an eight hour flight that does not make me feel good. The person who is giving information to travelers is surrounded by passengers, vultures if you will. If they would just let me up there I could find out what to do
Safari Journal Part 3 9-11-0 Monday morning, the day of departure. Everything is packed. I’ve taken Turbo (my cat) to my brothers and have said my last goodbye to family and friends. Well with the exception of Anna who is driving me to the airport. She promised to be at my house two. She shows