We have arrived back in Arusha, Tanzania, which means that the safari part of our trip has come to an end. And that is very sad, because it really was a fabulous few days. We saw amazing scenery, an astounding variety of wildlife (including, for starters, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, elephants, rhinos, ostriches, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, impalas) . . . almost all of them from a few feet away. Our driver, Samy, was a fount of knowledge about the area and the animals, and we enjoyed him greatly. I can see why people say that Africa gets under your skin. I'd love to come back, and I haven't even left yet. We're taking hundreds of photos, so those who wish can see as many as you wish. But I'm writing this from an internet cafe, so I can't attach any photos now.
Tomorrow we fly to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, via Nairobi, to start the Ethiopian part of our trip. That will be more focused on people, but with some sightseeing mixed in, for sure.
As always, if people REALLY need to reach us, the best way is by my cell phone. (We saw Maasai tribesmen, a quite primitive culture, with cell phones!) More when I can.
Bob
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Africa, part one
A quick note to say that we're in Africa! This is a view of the Ngorongoro Crater from our hotel. The last couple of days were in the Serengeti, with totally amazing wildlife viewing. Tomorrow we go down into the crater, and the next day on to Tarangire. Today we had lunch at Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their finds regarding early humans. So . . . having a fabulous time!
Via iPhone
Via iPhone
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