Alps and alpacas?
So today we are leaving the jungle. And we are leaving dirty and grimy and Stinking. Everything we brought is wet, even if we didn’t wear it. The heat is indescribable- it’s like breathing underwater. As we leave, we take advantage of one last breakfest here. Were old hat at this point. We have our […]
Spider snacks
Our first night here is a little fitful. First of all- The Amazon noises are intense. And they lull you to sleep- but if you wake up in the night they can keep you awake. And then with the power out, if you have to pee – you use your property provided flashlight, and if […]
Welcome to the jungle
This morning we are set to move to the Amazon. No idea what to expect other then no lions. I’m sure we will be comparing this to South Africa the entire way, and my guess is this will be very different. First of all- yes, no lions. But also more snakes, spiders, […]
Finally….
We planned Peru for 2023. And then the entire country decided to wage a coup. And Africa was perfect, like PERFECT…..but now were are finally getting our do-over. So expectations are high and low all at the same time. We leave for the airport at 3:20am. Yes. AM. We considered staying at the airport. But […]
The Best trip i’ve ever been on.
Leaving this morning we are sad to see table mountain disappear behind us. What a wonderful time we’ve had here in the Cape Town. Its felt otherworldly, but home like at the same time. We say goodbyes to our servers at the restaurant who we’ve come to know- exchanging Facebook info. Our Flight is departing […]
Ostrich Rodeo anyone?
We have breakfast and meet Omar for our tour this morning- I’ve had the my first restful sleep of the trip! Jet lag is gone and I’m having a solid deep sleep now. We start driving along the coast- east towards the area we were in Shark Diving yesterday although we won’t be going that […]
Dive! Dive! dive!
SO. Sharks. As I get up this morning I have that nervous feeling in my stomach. You know the one….the one you get waiting for the Dentist, or before public speaking. The one you cant run from. Turns your belly inside out, gives you the adrenaline shakes, makes you nervously smile and make bad jokes. […]
karen, human Shark Shield
We wake up a little later this morning. We need it. It’s a 5 hour time difference from home which isn’t terrible- goodness knows we’ve done worse- nothing quite compares to the “WHEN THE HELL AM I” feeling of China or India. But, this IS enough to get the better of you if you let […]
again with the alt???
Peru. We were going to Peru. But, it seems that Covid has accelerated our ability to make countries tank. Often when we leave a place it does a thing. Paris had a terrorist attack just weeks after I left. Greece’s financial crisis happened as we were taking off for home. Nicole and Gary made it […]
Picture it….
After such a heavy day yesterday we decide that we deserve a few relaxing days. Its calling for HOT and full sun over the next 6 days- so we’ll take advantage of that- bounce around the pool and relax.I am up with the sunrise and walk to the kitchen and get some coffee- bring it […]