Saturday, 5 AM: Wake up, pack, catch a 6 AM cab for the ferry to Zanzibar. It’s still dark in Dar, only 7 degrees from the equator (ie., 12 hours sunrise to sunset all year around), but the streets are … Continue reading
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We arrived at our hotel, Tanzanite Executive Suites, at 4 AM, caught a few hours of sleep, and joined the rest of our tripmates for breakfast. After hugs, coffee and stories, it was time to explore the city on foot. … Continue reading
We landed between thunderstorms at Dulles with 4 hours to spare before our 11:25 PM international flight. At departure gate, we met up with Jo, a safari mate booked on the same flights as us. We all were committing our … Continue reading
“I’ve got a feeling we’re still in Kansas, Toto!” Yes, we’re supposed to be in Africa now but this looks a lot like Atlanta. Thunderstorms in Atlanta last night blew up our itinerary and sent us home to sleep in … Continue reading