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The Seaside Town of Dahab

The Seaside Town of Dahab

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After 2 1/2 years, 23 countries, and countless good times had and memories made, it was almost time for me to head back to the States. I had promised to be home for Christmas, and, having missed the previous two, knew that if I didn’t make it home in time, I might not be allowed…
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Meeting King Kong in Rwanda

Meeting King Kong in Rwanda

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One of THE main attractions of my entire trip through Africa was the opportunity to visit the infamous Mountain Gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to come face to face with King of the Apes? Yes, please! We had to register  with the Rwandese government months in advance in order to…
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A Day on Lake Bunyonyi

A Day on Lake Bunyonyi

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After leaving the mountain gorillas and Rwanda behind, we stopped in a place called Kabale, a small town in southwestern Uganda, for a day trip out on nearby Lake Bunyonyi. Known for the terraced farms in its surrounding hills, crystal clear water, and numerous islands spotted throughout, Lake Bunyonyi has become a popular tourist destination…
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Wild Discovery in the Maasai Mara

Wild Discovery in the Maasai Mara

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The final stop of our epic overland African adventure was an overnight excursion into the famous Maasai Mara. Having visited virtually EVERY major game park and reserve between Cape Town and Nairobi, some people in the group were safari’d out and couldn’t bear the thought of another game drive. Not me! I wasn’t about to…
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A Day at the Elephant Orphanage

A Day at the Elephant Orphanage

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While hanging out in Nairobi after the overland expedition had ended, I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Elephant Orphanage run by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust- a facility designated to the protection and care of orphaned elephants, located in Nairobi National Park- a small game reserve right near the city. Some others on…
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Visiting the village at Chitimba Beach

Visiting the village at Chitimba Beach

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While in Malawi, we stopped off at a place called Chitimba Beach- a little campsite right on the shores of Lake Malawi. We spent a few days there, swimming in the lake, playing volleyball, and relaxing for the most part, but our main reason for stopping there was to have an opportunity to spend some…
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Kicking Back on Kande Beach

Kicking Back on Kande Beach

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One of the stops we made while traveling through Malawi was at a beautiful spot right on the shores of Lake Malawi called Kande Beach. Kristin had gotten us all excited by dropping hints at how great Kande Beach was, but even after all the hype, we were still in awe when we arrived. All…
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Walking with Lions

Walking with Lions

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While staying in Livingstone, Zambia, our group had the opportunity to go on a ‘Lion Walk’- a chance to walk among a pride of lions at a local wildlife park. This activity was organized by a local organization called the African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT)- an organization leading the effort to curb the…
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A Dip in the Devil’s Pool

A Dip in the Devil’s Pool

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While staying in Livingston, Zambia, we had the opportunity to take a walking tour along the rim of the famous Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. We were in Zambia during the dry season, so most of the upper falls were accessible on foot, and the lack of water presented a…
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A Bird’s Eye View of the Okavango Delta

A Bird’s Eye View of the Okavango Delta

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After spending three days in the natural wonder that is Botswana’s Okavango Delta, we had the chance to take a scenic flight over the delta for a unique view of the landscape impossible to imagine from ground level. We were all excited about getting a ‘bird’s eye view’ of things to help us get some…
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