Out of Africa
After 39 hours of travel that involved one dala dala, one cab, one car, two buses, one prop plane and three jets, Kenny and I arrived home last night after an amazing, exhilarating and sometimes frustrating two weeks in Africa.
I'll write more in the next few days. Today I need to do a lot of catching up at work.
In the meantime, please take a look at Kenny's safari photos here.
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Doug,
Welcome back and thanks for sharing the photos. I found them fascinating.
When you have time, please explain about the wild cats and their close proximity to your vehicles. Obviously these are wild animals, but I found it interesting that a mother lion would have her cubs so close to humans. How dangerous are they?
Posted on July 3, 2006 8:42 AM
Thanks.
We saw animals in all kinds of locations. Some of the lions and all the cheetahs we saw were in remote places where ours was the only vehicle around. Other lions and the leopard were on the tracks and had attracted a crowd of vehicles. The guides talk to each other by radio and trade information about where animals are.
The lions feed at night -- they ARE wild and catch their own food -- and laze around during the day. They are protected in the parks and do not fear people. People should still fear them. You do NOT get out of the vehicle. Our guide wasn't too worried about the lions but rolled up his window when the leopard was right outside. You don't want to be in the way when that thing decides to spring.
Posted on July 3, 2006 9:03 AM
Glad you're back safe and sound.
Nice pictures. Africa is one country I've not been to yet.
Posted on July 3, 2006 9:19 AM
Doug,
who is the Forrest Gump lookalike?
Posted on July 4, 2006 9:52 AM
Bro, that was my no-hair look. With limited opportunities for hair care and other hygiene, I decided to leave it at home. After my electric razor was stolen, shaving also was bypassed.
Posted on July 4, 2006 10:02 AM