In Africa - On safari in South Africa

The best times for safari are at "twilight" and "early morning" so we signed up for both.  John made the twilight safari the day we arrived, but did not make the 5:30 am early morning ride.  So, I went alone and what wonderful sights did I see?  Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe, Wilde-beast, Elephant Hippopotamus, Rhino, Warthogs, and Vultures galore.  In some cases we were so close I could have touched them as they swayed walking across the road.

The animals say it all.  People care about these wonderful beasts; except of course, the poachers who sell tusks to the Chinese.  Here a few of the animals I saw that morning.  It was an incredible adventure.

In the past four years, my work allowed me to visit Africa twice and step into five very different countries - Senegal, Ghana, Botswana, Swaziland, and South Africa.  I do not love the continent as so many people do.  However, I appreciate their struggles to have stable governments after so many years of colonial rule; enjoy the countrymen I have had the honor to meet and work with; and continue to be amazed at their cultural heritage.

The flight home on Monday was both on time and uneventful.  I thanked the Gods that made it so.