Our grand 21-day adventure is officially underway, spanning England, Jordan, and Egypt—because why settle for one time zone when you can conquer three? After touching down in London, we were rescued from our post-flight haze by our wonderful friends, Mark and Jane, who drove all the way from their home in Bury St. Edmunds to … More Three Weeks, Three Worlds: England, Jordan, and Egypt
In true safari fashion, the wilderness had one final trick up its sleeve for our grand exit. The tiny airstrip conveniently located right next to our camp? Closed for maintenance, of course! And naturally, it wasn’t scheduled to reopen until the day after we left. So, instead of a breezy fifteen-thirty minute drive to the … More Pothole Revenge, Camel’s Milk Ice Cream, and “Medicine” Drinks
After yesterday’s brutal 3:45 AM balloon call, sleeping in until 7:00 AM felt like an absolute luxury! My body and brain were thoroughly convinced we were getting full-blown beauty rest. Today is our final day in this incredible wilderness. The Maasai Mara will forever hold a special place in my heart! Our host Paul—who, along … More Private Chefs, Border Fun, and a Near Miss with a Buffalo
Oh boy, did 3:45 AM come early. Chuck and I usually treat anything before 8:00 AM as a personal offense, but knowing what was waiting for us made crawling out of bed a little easier. We gathered for coffee and pastries at 4:30 AM to attempt full human consciousness. Naturally, the hot topic over breakfast … More Sunrise Soars, Blooper-Reel Landings, and 82 Siblings!
Guess what time we got up today? Did you guess 5:30 AM? WRONG! We actually got to sleep in for a whole couple of hours! It is unbelievable what a little extra sleep can do for your mind, body, and soul. Happy Dance! Refreshed and ready, we transferred to our third camp of the trip: … More The “Bush Uber,” Outdoor Showers, and the Elusive Spotted Phantom
