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October 7th 2009

Published: October 8th 2009

South Africa-->Botswana-->Namibia Wednesday, Sept 30 - High 28, low 16 - Nata to Kasane, Botswana 320 kms Last night was our first night in Botswana. Botswana has a population of 1.6 million people. It peacefully gained independence from Britain in 1966. Shortly thereafter, diamonds were discovered making it the fastest growing economy in the world every year for the next 20 years. After brea... Read Full Entry

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Michael Egan

Mikes world

I am going to attempt to keep a blog about my world travels. My daughter, Michelle and her husband Travis have been painstakingly teaching me how to use all this new technology. Since officially retiring, I have decided to travel the world, doing trips that allow me to experience the things I enjoy most; motorcycling, horses, polo, trekking, spending time with my friends, seeing new places and meeting new people. My first major trip was in April 2009. I took a trip with Ayres Adventures to South America (Esca... full info

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8th October 2009

Travis
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Giraffes
Awesome Giraffe video!

8th October 2009

Rod
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Amazing Country and People!
So very interesting Mike! I'm sure your trip is more than what you could ever have expected!

8th October 2009

Shelly
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Food?
Curious to hear about some of the different foods you've experienced? What's the strangest thing you've had? Any game? Nice beard...

8th October 2009

Kim
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Hi
I love the giraffes they look so awkward and get graceful at the same time. P.S. love the beard! Kim Gray

9th October 2009

Mikes world
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Different foods
So far, I have tried Zebra, Ostrich, Crocodile, Springok, Gemsbok, Wart Hog, Wildebeest. Its all good, some of the meet is tough. Cant wait for an Elephant steak!

9th October 2009

Susan Cooper
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I may be sorry I asked!
Why are there only 'bits and pieces'? Where are the carcasses or were you trophy hunting??? The photos are all great but I hope the one of the 12' croc was taken with a really long lens!

9th October 2009

Barb
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Great info
Hey Mike, It sounds like you are having a great trip. What a fantastic experience! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.

13th October 2009

Penny Davey
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Mike, Happy thanksgiving from sunny Florida. Enjoying reading your blog. Look forward to the next installment! Penny

13th October 2009

RICH S
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YOU ARE OUT OF #*^#..ING CONTROL !!!

25th June 2010

Gilda Spitz
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Giraffes and bungee jumping
I loved your video of the giraffes at the water hole. Imagine just standing there watching this very simple act, yet so surreal. You were going to bungee jump?!! I'm glad you didn't get around to it! :) Gilda

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