Saturday, March 29th, on a walk to purchase some boxes from an open UPS store on 12th and Wood, I was struck by magnitude of poverty and the endless run down, boarded up abandoned beauties of yesterday. Spring Garden between 4th and 12th was littered with these building, many grand feats of architecture in their
My new friend Joe – a lesson in being vs. doing
I flew us to Ol Donyo today in a Cessna 206! (more on that later)…. My spirit was light, excited, i didn’t know why and didn’t need to. I just knew i felt happy and bright. maybe here’s why… Around 4PM – we head out past the acacia forest to the open plains to
Jan 10, 2016 With just 14 days left in the bush, I’m reflecting on the vast differences in not only countries in Africa, but regions, towns and landscapes. Many quotes, books, films conjure up images of the African Savannah: tall sun-drenched, golden brown grasses swaying lazily in a gentle wind, acacia trees on a hilltop
Another early start 6:15AM – up and out in the Mara. Set out to explore the savannah, no expectations, no hopes, just an easy drive – wondering if the lions would still be nearby as we heard calling throughout the night and they were close to camp. Sure enough, we are maybe 300meters from camp
6:15 AM Start, and 200metres from the camp we spot a hunting lioness – powerful, astute and studying her surroundings, she is on the prowl, there is no doubt. we wait until maybe 7:30, but nothing intrigues her enough to warrant energy expenditure. It has become clear here that conserving energy whenever possible is critically
7th trek to find and share space with the beautiful gorillas. Early Start today to drive to Rushaga Region of Bwindi National Park from the Nkuringo area where I’m based. Though it’s only 20km, the drive takes slightly over an hour on dirt/rock and rough roads. So rough, we all get a wonderful “African massage.”
“To every action there is always opposed and equal reaction”- isaac newton. It’s just rarely what we expect it to be. They key is being open to observing all parts, being humble enough to learn through curious senses – seeing and experiencing all occurrences, even those seemingly unrelated, for I’ve found that the one universal
12/27/15 Meet Dan my driver/guide for the week and James, my guide for the next month. Both are Masai men – James is a Masai elder, Dan a junior elder. I am so fortunate to have these 2 men as guides, tutors, and companions – they hold such a wealth of knowledge and their passion
Today i have about an hour to reflect upon the morning with Fig, the hyenas, zebras and elephants…when i’m struck that each morning so far here in africa, i have woken up ready to explore, with an open heart and mind…no expectations whatsoever. THIS IS EXTRAORDINARY! The sunrise today lingers with me – a new
Shortly thereafter, we are greeted by Fig – carrying a fresh kill – a male blue monkey. She’s headed back to her 6 month old cub back in the bush. it’s a long walk – she takes her time. not fussed by us one bit, she carries on for 15 minutes until she disappears