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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... [read more]
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... [read more] Blog: Back from the Bush
Date: August 1st 2008
You have not truly lived until you have been charged by an elephant. I say that because I now believe that in order to know how alive you actually are, you must (at some point) feel very close to death. An encounter with the matriarch of a breeding herd of elephants is a great way to do this; I really recommend it. It's extra efffective if she charges you three times. More on this later. I' ... read more
Date: August 1st 2008
You have not truly lived until you have been charged by an elephant. I say that because I now believe that in order to know how alive you actually are, you must (at some point) feel very close to death. An encounter with the matriarch of a breeding herd of elephants is a great way to do this; I really recommend it. It's extra efffective if she charges you three times. More on this later. I' ... read more
