I didn’t think I’d have much to say about a flight but that was this morning… The 11 hour flight passed faster than expected (pro-tip: sleep!) I was privileged with great seat mates – a friendly Dutch couple with extensive travel experience, doing their own safari. We chatted amicably, exhausting the places we’ve been and…
Got an early start to catch the train back to the airport. I’m often nervous to navigate public transport in a foreign city but Amsterdam makes it easy. Well-signed, efficient, super affordable, and feeling safe, the train arrives right into the airport. The gate was FULL. I love the various languages, accents and colorful passports;…
It’s here!!! This morning as I scurried around completing last minute details, I was keenly aware of the wild crazy butterflies in my belly. Fear and excitement have similar physiological effects on the body and sometimes it’s hard to know which we are feeling. Beyond the typical anxiousness of ensuring I’m on time for my…
Those of you who have followed along on previous travels know I tend to pack ultra light for every journey. It’s become a competition with myself (I once went to Europe for two weeks with just a carry-on weighing eight pounds), mostly because I’ve learned what to expect. But Africa is a new game for…
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