Not all those who wander are lost- First time I heard this quote was from a girl I had dinner with in Sydney the day before I set off....
Looking Forward
Looking Forward- Aside from the obvious; seeing family and friends, when I get home I’m most looking forward to reuniting with my dogs… having more than 4 pairs of...
The Serengeti
The Serengeti- The Dolpin joins. Quick “Dolpin” etymology: Matt Fraser once went by the nickname “The Dolphin” to a select group of friends. When he went to get that...
The confirmation button
The confirmation button- The place I originally wanted to end my trip was at the Giza Pyramids of Egypt, but ongoing violence and the real threat of a public...
Learning more Swahili
Learning more Swahili- After Kilimanjaro Nolan and I get back to the town of Arusha. We get a well deserved long nights rest and leave our hotel and go...
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro- Hiking Kilimanjaro was near the top of my to do list for the year. It’s the highest peak in Africa making it 1 of earths “7 summits”, which...
Safari journal (part 5: 21 days, 4 countries and 3490 miles)
Safari journal (part 5: 21 days, 4 countries and 3490 miles)- On the 18th night of our 21 day journey we pull into a place called Planet Baobab, home...
Safari Journal (part 4: to each their own)
Safari journal (part 4: to each their own)- After crossing into Botswana things slowed down a bit. There are long distances between towns which should make for a nice...
Safari Journal (part 3: Ooh baby it’s a wild world)
Safari journal (part 3: Ooh baby it’s a wild world) On the 6th night we make it to the town of Swakopmund. With a population of about 50k it’s...
Safari Journal (part 2: Through The Looking Glass)
Safari journal (part 2: through the looking glass)- Day 6 started at the crest of dawn and a sunrise bush walk with local guide. As lame as the first...