Because We Can

Our morning Baboon sighting. They are often in the tree across the grass from our tent. Things we never imagined we would see when we planned this trip. Time to say goodbye to Kidazora Camp. Liam and Almarie are the very best and everyone at the camp reflects these two managers and their attitude. Everyone we met during our time in Botswana has a love of life. The terminal building at Kidazora Airport. Peggy’s turn to be copilot. You can see how excited the passengers were to have someone who knew what they were doing as copilot.. Meanwhile I had been banished to the very back of the plane. How I spent the entire flight , looking out the window. Whoever said parting is such sad sorrow, sure knew what they were talking about. Botswana, Linda and I will truly miss you and your people. No country is perfect, but then perfect would be boring.

Different country, different way of doing things. They don’t just pull over to the curb to drop off passengers at the airport the way we do, they angle park. And wonders of wonders, works very well. Johannesburg Airport is big, as in really big. On the other hand, there were not many people there. Likely you’ve guessed it. One of those photos I find on Linda’s camera. It’s a wonder she didn’t stop and buy some, for just in case. We’re the next closest thing to a traveling over the counter pharmacy with all the medications she packs. Airlink by South African Airlines. We fly with them a number of times on this trip. A light lunch and wine included. What’s not to like about flying on Airlink. Waiting on our private charter that will take us to Kidazora Camp on the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Loading our luggage in the baggage compartments. That was when we realized the reason we had to use the duffle bag O.A.T. provided, or something even smaller. Someone h...