Rach waits in the car and takes pictures while Chuck tries to find a bank machine that will give him cash, since the credit card system at the petrol station is down (a familiar problem in Africa)
Whale Sharks and Driving Adventures in Mozambique January 13th 2012 When we initially planned our trip we were left with two weeks in between the Drakensburg and the Serengeti. Zanzibar was a must and we had allotted it at least 5 days. Mozambique and Malawi were the two places left to decide between and for how long. Our initial hope was to try to do both for a few days but time and budget got the better of Malawi this time. That gave us one week to explore Mozam ... read more
Africa » Mozambique » Southern Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling ... ... read more
Here we are again, and this time we are leaving on our last big trip before trying to start a family. We have chosen Africa because of the wildlife, the exotic landscapes, and the price. This trip will be a bit different from our South America trip because we have planned a specific itinerary. We found that the spontaneous approach to travel that we took in 2009 meant for more wasted planning days during the trip itself. This time, we have spent countless hours doing online searches, bookings and wire transfers in order to have everything arranged beforehand. We will discover which approa... full info
ups and downs great pics as usual. fun to read Chuck's comments, gives a sense of the constant ups and downs of traveling. always good to see the pictures of you two. makes you seem closer to home.
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ups and downs
great pics as usual. fun to read Chuck's comments, gives a sense of the constant ups and downs of traveling. always good to see the pictures of you two. makes you seem closer to home. love you