Tag Archives: Serengeti

Tanzanian Bucket List ~ The Great Migration

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

“Do you see that black line on the horizon? Keep watching”, said Joseph, our guide. Incomprehensible. Miles and miles of wildebeest and zebra herds trot in front of us at a steady pace. It’s the Great Migration. We keep a … Continue reading →

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Tanzanian Bucket List: Tent Camping in the Serengeti

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Having an opportunity to work for two weeks in an orphanage in Ilula, Tanzania, was exciting and rewarding enough; however, it became clear that we needed to arrange an extended tour of that magnificent country. This meant creating our Tanzanian … Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet Ride ~ Part I: Hot Air Ballooning over the Serengeti

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I hear the fist pounding on the door, a pause, and then a gentler knock. Rolling over I look at the clock. 4:00 AM. Wake up call!  African style. I have waited 20 years for this moment: A hot air … Continue reading →

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