Driving across the Serengetti Plains at sunset was one of my most unforgettable experiences. We were driving much later than was normally allowed, and what a scene there was before us. Hundreds of animals… zebras, elephants,and giraffe everything imaginable all silhouetted against that beautiful African sky.  It had been a dream of mine to travel in Africa and that trip certainly lived up to my expectations. That first evening at the lodge we ate outside and with the sun going down we watched the elephants at a nearby water hole while the monkeys waited nearby for the opportunity to grab a snack.   I’m going back to Africa, this time South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. My sister too,had always dreamed of going to Africa  and when she asked me to go on her trip of course I couldn’t refuse.  Imagine another chance to see those wonderful animals and…. Victoria Falls.  The shots (yellow fever and Typhoid) the pills you take along (Malaria and Sipro) all worth it . Meeting so many different kinds of people give you such a great appreciation for the world we live in.

I’ve taken several big trips the last few years along with friends who enjoy traveling as much as I do. The first big trip was  Africa and it’s still my favorite.  Then there was China, the Great Wall, Pandas, and pollution  are what I remember the most. Then last year Michu Pichu and the Galapagos. I’ll always remember the fields covered with those huge tortoises  and the Blue, Footed Boobys.  I think that was the most difficult trip for me because of the high elevations but definitely number two on my favorites list.

People always point out the dangers… all of the what ifs.  I guess I  mostly take my grandmother’s  viewpoint…I can die anywhere.  Accidents happen all  the time and I doubt that traveling increases your risk that much. Basically, choose your trips carefully and enjoy your experiences.  The next blogs you read will be from South Africa.  Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.