by Safarigal | Aug 11, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
July 23rd, 2024 It was still dark when we woke up. The birds had been up for quite a while, and the full moon still shone brightly into the bathroom. I took the opportunity to have a long soak in the bathtub. It will be bush showers for the next 7 days. I had to make...
by Safarigal | Aug 9, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
July 22nd, 2024 We arrived in Johannesburg 4 days ago and have had a wonderful time staying with friends and visiting with family, but today is the day that we leave them all behind and fly to Maun to start our Okavango adventure. James, the son of Iain Allen who...
by Safarigal | Aug 8, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
The email I had received about the trip included the description: It is a north-south traverse of the Okavango Delta, southern Africa’s most exciting wilderness, where you can get up close and personal with charismatic animals. A safari with an expeditionary feel that...
by Safarigal | Aug 7, 2024 | Gallivanting the Okavango Delta
We started the year with several wonderful cruises, and by the beginning of June we had been at sea for a total of 85 days. After our daughter’s wedding at the end of June, we were looking forward to a nice long break at home before we set off on our around Africa...
by Safarigal | Jun 10, 2024 | My sixth Queen
Seattle June 7th, 2024 Well that day has come. Time to get back to reality. I saw that familiar view, and knew that Queen Anne was back to Southampton. Still, it looked like a beautiful day, and I am sure they will have a great sail away. Except I will not be on her....
