One year ago I got the biggest , greatest Christmas surprise gift of a lifetime. My wife and daughter gave me a dream trip to Tanzania with a 12 day safari. Going to Africa to see what the people were like and to see the wildlife has been a lifelong fantasy that I only dreamed about. This past year it came true. I have always loved being outdoors in the middle of nature. I spent hundreds of nights camping in the Boy Scouts growing up and have always had an appreciation for nature, wildlife and science in general.
So, this web blog is about those 18 days in Africa and what I saw and experienced. The wild wildlife, the people and their way of living. I kept a daily journal of my activities and thoughts. Much of that and more will appear on this page. This is my first attempt at anything like this so it will be a continually growing and changing event, much like my days in Africa. Every time I had the thought, "how do you top this?", something would come up and set a new standard for awe and amazement. Hopefully this site will do the same. By the time I actually get this started, I have been back home for 6 months, but in some ways I have never left Africa, or Africa has never left me. I have found many ways to stay connected with Africa and will share those as well. The people were as amazing to me as the wildlife and natural beauty of the land. I hope that all who read this can get a small sample of what I got to experience. But short of going there yourself, this can only serve as a small tease. So, enjoy.
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