Welcome To A South African Sunset… This was our very first night on safari. How could we ever top this Giraffe greeting us as the sun was setting at the Singita Boulders lodge in the Sabi Sands private reserve near… Read More ›
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Who Loves Hippos? My Wild “Hide ‘n’ Seek” Hippopotamus Safari Encounters!
I Got A Hippo Hollar! Yes, this Hippo was excited to see me – and I discovered that hIppos are some of the nosiest animals on a safari! Before I get serious for a moment, let’s enjoy this Hippo gliding… Read More ›
How Safari’s Protect Wild Animals! The Positive Impact Of Safari Tourism!
Here’s A Happy Lion! Don’t worry, I didn’t make him angry: this Lion was squinting a bit into the afternoon sun….free to roam the Botswana countryside anyway he wanted to! What we learned on our Safari adventure is that there… Read More ›
Lions! Elephants! Rhinos And More! A Safari “Big 5” Name Change To “Magnificent 7” And More!
Hmmmm…Is This Lion Smiling Or…? That is certainly a devilish smile I captured from a Lion one day on safari. I have another look at our recent African safari adventures: which included many interactions with Lions like this one…as well… Read More ›
Our Surprise “Leopard Encounters!” Two Wild Safari Moments With A Reclusive Cat!
Meet Our Unexpected Friend! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I went on our first Safari, and yes, it was life-changing. I will share many many stories, but why not start with this incredible Leopard encounter on… Read More ›
My Safari Adventure Begins! From “Sundowner” Cocktails To A Fiery “Boma!”
Welcome To My African Safari! Is there a more stunning way to see our first “safari sunset?” I shared this story on my food blog as well, but there is just too much to contain all of what we experienced… Read More ›
Heading Out On Safari! Our “Trip Of A Lifetime” Begins!
Our Safari Awaits! I found the above image online: a stunning savannah in South Africa as a group goes on safari…something my wife Alex and I are doing – for the first time – as well! I love this picture,… Read More ›
Wild Blue Jellyfish Invade Malibu! These Unique “By-The Wind” Sailors Attack The West Coast!
Imagine walking down this gorgeous Malibu beach and coming across THIS??!?!?!? No, it’s not a space “Alien”, although the bottom looks EXACTLY like the creature that attacked the crew in that movie…instead, it’s a unique jellyfish with a name like a hipster pop… Read More ›
My Hummingbirds Had An Aerial Ballet! Here’s Video And 5 Things About Hummingbirds I Didn’t Know!
I Love Hummingbirds! First, photo credit for the incredible Hummingbird shot above goes to my Sister Susanne, who really captured this Hummingbird in all its beauty at her home…and here’s the best shot I could get at my house: You… Read More ›
Exploring Life In “Moundsville” — New PBS Documentary Shared By Rust Belt Girl
This reminds me of a post I wrote in October 2016, when I was in rural Oklahoma and saw small towns dying all around me – and it made me realize why certain parts of America feel left behind…you can… Read More ›
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