Thank you for this travelogue, Lynn. Your words and photos bring back memories. I backpacked in Zimbabwe in '86 and Kenya in '91. Highlights were canoeing down the Zambezi from Kariba Dam to Mana Pools (hippos are the most dangerous animals on the river!) and watching a large elephant herd on the move to a waterhole in Samburu. The cases of exposed film were my most precious luggage items. I must dig out my photos again one day.
Remember that iconic image of the elephant taken sometime in the 70s or 80s? Taken just before the elephant charged at the photographer. I was holding my breath reading your words, beautifully atmospheric. And who doesn’t love an elephant, they’re so beautiful.
Delighted to find your newsletter. Loved the photos ( best I’ve yet seen of buffalo) and wallowed in the words as they took me home. Mi ui a, thank you in Ju/‘honasi.
Thanks for sharing this, Lynn. I caught a boat along Lake Kariba and stayed at the Victoria Falls Hotel for a night when I was 13. Amazing how your pics bring back so many memories! ✨
Thank you so much for sharing these extraordinary photos and tales of your journey!! I can’t tell you what a treat it was immersing myself in this post...it felt like I was right there with you. Maybe someday I’ll get to Africa, but for right now, you’ve given me an amazing sojourn from the comfort of my recliner. 🙏
Thanks so much for this stunning letter! I am reading it from my couch, wrapped in a blanket, next to the wood stove, with a snowy Maine winter outside the window. It was really special to be able to go on safari from here :)
Magical Lynn, from start to finish! I could almost imagine I was there... what a wonderful memory to have. Enjoy your trip to Gambia, I hope it holds as much if not more to enthrall you.
Thank you for this travelogue, Lynn. Your words and photos bring back memories. I backpacked in Zimbabwe in '86 and Kenya in '91. Highlights were canoeing down the Zambezi from Kariba Dam to Mana Pools (hippos are the most dangerous animals on the river!) and watching a large elephant herd on the move to a waterhole in Samburu. The cases of exposed film were my most precious luggage items. I must dig out my photos again one day.
Oh wow! That sounds quite the adventure! You must dig out those photos and relive your trips 😎
These images, wow.
Thank you!
Remember that iconic image of the elephant taken sometime in the 70s or 80s? Taken just before the elephant charged at the photographer. I was holding my breath reading your words, beautifully atmospheric. And who doesn’t love an elephant, they’re so beautiful.
Yes! It was a bit of a heart-stopping moment, but what a privilege to be so close to such a beautiful animal.
Delighted to find your newsletter. Loved the photos ( best I’ve yet seen of buffalo) and wallowed in the words as they took me home. Mi ui a, thank you in Ju/‘honasi.
Thank you so much, Candi. It was a fabulous trip that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Great work.
Thanks Philip!
Thanks for sharing this, Lynn. I caught a boat along Lake Kariba and stayed at the Victoria Falls Hotel for a night when I was 13. Amazing how your pics bring back so many memories! ✨
Wow, that would have been some trip aged 13! Glad the pics took you down memory lane 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing these extraordinary photos and tales of your journey!! I can’t tell you what a treat it was immersing myself in this post...it felt like I was right there with you. Maybe someday I’ll get to Africa, but for right now, you’ve given me an amazing sojourn from the comfort of my recliner. 🙏
It’s my pleasure, Amy. I do hope you get to travel to Africa sometime - it’s an amazing continent and, somehow, gets under your skin once you’ve been.
Fabulous post and photos! Thanks so much for sharing Lynn! I hope your trip is awesome!
Thanks, Pamela!
Thanks so much for this stunning letter! I am reading it from my couch, wrapped in a blanket, next to the wood stove, with a snowy Maine winter outside the window. It was really special to be able to go on safari from here :)
Thanks, Sydney - keep warm!
Thanks for sharing your story and all those beautiful images Lynn. Wow - what a trip.
Thanks, Jon - it was an amazing trip!
Magical Lynn, from start to finish! I could almost imagine I was there... what a wonderful memory to have. Enjoy your trip to Gambia, I hope it holds as much if not more to enthrall you.
Thanks, Susie - looking forward to seeing what Gambia has to offer 🙂
Enjoyed this and all your photos!
Thanks ReRe!
Phenomenal adventure! I love the black and white photos of the elephants, it really highlights the texture of their skin!
Thanks, Erik - seeing all the elephants was really special - I have so many photos of them, lol
Brings back so many memories! That was a wonderful trip.
It was - such a long time ago now!
Have a great time in The Gambia!
Thanks!
Hola , Impresionante Narración Y Espléndidas Fotografías. Un Saludo.
Thank you!
What a trip you had! Stunning photos. Thanks for sharing.