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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
11-20-2018, 12:21 PM
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No envy here. Not a trace. No, sirree...
Not over that either :lol: But hey, I haven't even cruised our own coastline, so who am I to complain!
Isn't it good, though, to have both the urge and the possibility to go places, even if it's just for too-short visits.
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful South American and Antarctic adventure - looking forward to seeing an image or two when you return ;)
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-30-2018, 01:29 PM
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It's a nice climb, especially if you choose one of the less used routes. I think Mt Meru is even nicer as a hike, and can provide some stunning views as the sun rises over Kilimanjaro. But it's not nearly as tall, of course.
I've never been to Igazu, but Victoria is mighty! Should be seen both at maximum and minimum flow. At max it's just a massive thundering cloud of water rattling your bones. At minimum you cat get a good view of the gorge and even walk along the top of the falls on the Zambian side.
I love Namibia. Haven't spent too much time on the coast, though.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-30-2018, 01:16 PM
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An addition to my list; there are some 4-day treks in the Kruger national park. 4-8 participants, two rangers, you carry your own stuff. Sounds like quite an adventure. I would really like to go on one of those.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-08-2017, 12:26 AM
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Highly recommended! You might want to throw in Tarangire as well. A scenic park with lots of baobabs, and close to Lake Manyara anyway.
Two weeks on safari none stop is quite long, though. All your senses are constantly being bombarded; the sights, the sounds, the smells, the dust, the freezing mornings, the midday heat, the being buffeted around on bumpy roads all day. I would plan for a little break in the middle to avoid being burnt out. And maybe a few days relaxing at the end to let it all soak in before the trip home.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-07-2017, 09:57 AM
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-07-2017, 09:55 AM
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Perfectly sound reasoning - for us living on the other side of an ocean there are enough good reasons to visit North America. And likewise plenty of things to see at home for us as well.
And I must say, touring the continent for a couple of years sounds like an adventure of a lifetime :cool:
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-07-2017, 07:45 AM
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Only good memories from Uganda. A lot can happen in 21 years, but we found friendly and relaxed people and wonderful landscapes. I especially like the impossibly green rolling hills in the south western highlands.
Both Namibia and Botswana are excellent destinations. If you can, do go into the Okavango Delta. It's truly a unique place. And I don't mean unique in the modern sense of "thirteen to the dozen" :eek:
Finland, now there's a curve ball! Nothing wrong with Finland, but not one you see on most people's bucket list, I think. Northern lights?
Fishing shouldn't be hard to work in neither in Scotland nor here in Scandinavia. Well, apart from it taking some time... Maybe go to Northern Norway and send your wife off on a whaling safari while you do your fishing? Spectacular scenery as well.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
08-07-2017, 02:25 AM
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Oh, my bucket list would be quite long! Having worked hard to tick items off hasn't really helped, since I just want to go back again :D Off the top of my head, and in no particular order:
- Katavi, Ruaha, and Selous national parks, Tanzania
- Volcanoes national park, Rwanda
- Laikipia plateau, Kenya
- Matusadona and Hwange national parks, as well as a return to Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
- Kafue, Liuwa, and North Luangwa national parks, and back to South Luangwa, Zambia
- Pantanal wetlands, Brazil
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Galápagos Islands, Equador
- Gonarezu national park, Mozambique
- Seychelle Islands
- A return to Cape Verde, especially Santo Antão
- ...to be continued!
Almost forgot - I really want to cross Central Kalahari, Botswana, going up from Kgalagadi transfrontier park through the desert to Makgadikgadi. Not recommended to do with just one vehicle, though, so it takes a bit of preparation.
Sorry for the long list, but you did ask :lol:
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