Blogs from Hwange, Zimbabwe, Africa

Day 3 was all about the wildlife. It started early with the baboons around camp attacking one particular tent across from us. I don't think they necessarily wanted anything inside, just to cause trouble. We thought whoever was using the tent was on safari because we had not seen anyone there and it was full of stuff. I think it initially started accidentally with the baboons chasing each other and one jumped on the awning and it tore, then it just seemed to become a game to them to jump on the tent and rip it to shreds. Amusing and scary. The smaller velvet monkeys were also watching the show. The guide said the monkeys are fine, but the baboons are "troublemakers" - my word, but he agreed. Painted Dog Conservation We left camp around 8 ... read more

Well, that’s about all that comes to mind! This time in Zimbabwe has been overwhelming, miraculous, challenging, emotional, life-changing, ……and fun, too. I am sharing this adventure with some incredible colleagues – and I am so very grateful and humbled by the experience. First of all – a very BIG birthday shout-out to my awesome grandson, Brian – happy birthday, bud!!!!! I’m thinking about you………and can’t wait to talk to you soon. So, yesterday, we were up and at ‘em at 4 a.m. and headed to the airport – flight to Johannesburg and then on to Victoria Falls was comfortable, and delightful for me because I got to sit with my buddy, Darla (http://www.alignandprofit.com) I really respect Darla and the great work she is doing; we spent the time together discussing our respective projects and how ... read more