Safari I - Goodbye and Hello

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January 5th 2018

Published: January 11th 2018

'Never get out of the truck; Never get out of the truck!' (A play on Chef's (Frederic Forrest) famous tiger scene in 'Apocalypse Now') Our final day Arusha was one of those 'hurry up and wait' days. We packed quickly in the morning as we had to be out of our flat by 11:00 but were not due to arrive at the Maasai Camp until 5:00. We moved our packs into a vacant flat and sat around and waited. ... Read Full Entry

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Marty McBride

MMworldtravel

M n' M stands for Monica and Marty. LK 02 56 is the plate insignia on our truck. Unique in a way I will soon explain. Monica is a semi-retired restaurant consultant. I am a retired high school teacher. We met nine years ago and agreed to a ten year contract together. A sort of Mexican marriage so to speak. We will see what awaits us next year.?? One of the main chapters in the so-called contract entitled 'getting together', was an agreement to give up our homes, live in a trailer for half the year, and travel the world the other half, seeking adventure and knowledge and, maybe, finding... full info

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12th January 2018

Heather and Norm
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seize the toilet!
Thanks to you both for your great photos and tell-all writing. Enjoying your Safari from afar. Would not be thrilled with your Carpe Piem! Keep on recording your experiences and never leave the truck. (Despite your reluctance, Marty, the orphanage kids must have embraced you as warmly as Monica!)

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