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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
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“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
We know our costs. The flight to Dar Es Salaam: $2,000. Safari: $5,000-10,000, depending on length of time and level of coddling. Hotels: $100/night. We were not prepared, though, for the costs of The Bug War. Africa has bugs, and … Continue reading
Africa wasn’t on our bucket list–and not just because we don’t have a “bucket list.” (We’re not old enough yet; don’t you have to be thinking about “kicking the bucket” to have a bucket list?) There are just so many … Continue reading
We visited Detroit recently to attend Chef Ollie’s one-time popup dinner at St. Cece’s Pub on Trumbull near the old (now demolished) Tiger Stadium. Ingredients were sourced locally, with all vegetables in season in Michigan–including some from Ollie’s personal garden … Continue reading