Tessa's African Safari
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Last day; last game drive. Time to start the long journey home.
Even on this last drive we were excited to see the beautiful sunrise and to see animals. Today we finally saw baboons! What a noisy bunch! The cutest sight was a mom carrying her baby as she ran.
We saw regal water buck and kudu; the last time we will see any of these cr…
Hello! I hope you will join us on this brief but no doubt fun and exciting adventure. Once again we are visiting Africa but the thing that makes this trip truly special is that its whole purpose is to introduce Tessa, our 11-year-old granddaughter, to a bit of the world far away from home. What better place than Africa? We cannot wait to explore the wonder of the people, the culture, the sights and of course, the magnificent animals, through her eyes. We hope this experience wil…
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Thankfully, when we gathered at the lodge to prepare for our morning game drive we learned that the body of the hippo was gone. In the night the staff had tied ropes to the body and dragged i…
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I was dreading, in fact, I cannot express how much I was dreading, the 15 plus-hour flight across the Atlantic to Johannesburg. Long flights are painful.
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Tessa's Auntie Marla I truly enjoyed reading your blog, thanks to Shea for sharing it! It sounds like you had a fantastic time, and what an adventure for Tessa. She's a lucky, lucky girl!
re: Last Day in Africa, April 8, 2015Trenda Purcell I am so jealous! You saw a live Kudu!
re: Last Day in Africa, April 8, 2015Melissa Howell It's so wonderful that Tessa has the opportunity to travel to Africa. I love that you've put it all down in words. She's a lucky little lady!!
re: Umkumbe River Lodge, April 6, 2015Shea Awesome!!! Just Awesome!!!!
re: Umkumbe Lodge, April 5, 2015Shea Good to hear from yall!!! I was getting worried the BABOONS gotcha!!!! Haaa!!! Sending tons of Love!!!!!
re: We have no WIFIMary So glad to hear. I was worried when I didn't hear anything--enjoy the remaining days of your trip!!!
re: We have no WIFICliff So good to hear!!! I know Tessa is loving it.
re: We have no WIFIJoAnn this has to be a great trip for MS Tessa! Be safe- see you soon
re: Simbavati River Lodge and a Leopard! April 3, 2015Shea Wow!!!! So exciting fun, intense, and Awesome!!!!!!!! Great times!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!
re: Simbavati River Lodge and a Leopard! April 3, 2015Cody Great picture, LOVIE!!! how exciting!
re: Simbavati River Lodge and a Leopard! April 3, 2015Mary Mattson A remarkable day!
re: Simbavati River Lodge and a Leopard! April 3, 2015Marcela Hi Janie, I know a lady that is going to take the same safari July 9. She wants to know if you are taking any tours and where do you stay in capetown? I guess if it is OK with you she would like to talk with you whe you are back from the trip.
re: Simbavati River Lodge Camp - April 2, 2015Amy Barrigar Beautiful
re: The lodge at last!