Safari....when you hear that word what do you think of?
Animals, adventures, the bush, heat, bugs, tents....yes, a safari is all that and more! You may not know, but safari actually means journey. Each time you venture into the bush you are journeying to a place where you are confronting yourself, your boundaries, your fears and hopes and in the process you test yourself and learn a tremendous amount about yourself and the world around you. For us, each day in Africa is a gift as is each animal encounter we are treated to. It's best if you have no expectations at all, that way what ever you see will be a treat for you! This time was no different than the 8 previous times in this regard.
One must always remember Africa is Africa. It's a place where anything can happen on any given day....and often does. It's a place like no other.
Animals, adventures, the bush, heat, bugs, tents....yes, a safari is all that and more! You may not know, but safari actually means journey. Each time you venture into the bush you are journeying to a place where you are confronting yourself, your boundaries, your fears and hopes and in the process you test yourself and learn a tremendous amount about yourself and the world around you. For us, each day in Africa is a gift as is each animal encounter we are treated to. It's best if you have no expectations at all, that way what ever you see will be a treat for you! This time was no different than the 8 previous times in this regard.
One must always remember Africa is Africa. It's a place where anything can happen on any given day....and often does. It's a place like no other.
It is probably obvious by now that we love safari because we love the journey. As we prepared to go back to that primal, soul-nourishing place we packed all the bits and pieces we thought we'd need and headed for Heathrow to begin this new leg of the journey. This time Chris (our 14 year old nephew) and his mother Mary made the trip with us.
Enjoy!
Cheri & John
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