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AFRICA...every step

Kraig and I traveled in Tanzania and Kenya from February 23rd to March 10th, 2006. Not only was it a treat to have Happy Birthday sung to me by African schoolchildren, but the whole journey was life-changing. The animals were ubiquitous and delightful, we moved through unexpectedly picturesque landscapes, the people were open and charming and the time off was heaven!
Be warned! This is a HUGE gallery, which may be exactly what you want if you were one of our fellow travelers or friends/family who want to learn about our entire trip. For those who want to see just highlights of the amazing things we saw, try "AFRICA...just a taste" instead.
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First African morning: Mama Wilson's Lots of weaver nests in the trees Shelling coffee beans Raw coffee beans at Mulala
Roasting coffee over an open fire Mama Anna with ground (pounded) coffee Kraig helps to shell the maize Maize and loosened shells
Separating the corn from chaff Maize, milk and bananas cool in a calabash Grinding finger millet Ingenious butter churn
Prize-winning cheeses Stingless bee hives Mama Anna featured in a magazine! Arusha roadside scene
Home-made wheel Centering Design element Beautiful fabrics made by girls at Mama Tesha's
Kraig in the alley Captivated by the camera The girls demonstrating tie-dye Tying...
Dyeing... Removing the strings... Beautiful end product! Ron jumps right in at the cultural center
Neal gets in a dance too The men talking about polygamy...Kraig looks worried Tarangire Table Cross traffic
The main lodge at Tarangire Beautiful start to the morning game drive Mr. dik-dik Mrs. dik-dik (they mate for life)
How many heads do zebras have? All the baby animals were adorable Our only Hoopoe Tim points out something to the left
Elephants ate through this baobab The ostriches never seem to look at us Many Mbogo Bush breakfast overlooking the river
Buffalo weavers make messy nests The superb starlings were...Superb! What a view we had from our bush breakfast perch! Zebras sharing the shoreline
Well, maybe not sharing willingly Big and little Over the hill Waterbuck and baby
This southern ground hornbill was about the size of a turkey--a BIG turkey Sausage tree - the fruit was heavy! This was amazing: wildebeests running to the river... Hundreds of them ran down from the hills, spread out to drink...
Then ran away... As quickly as they appeared! If we had been 15 minutes later, we would've missed the show Pundamilia enjoying the water The stripes DO confuse your eye
Braided tails Monitor mirror Baboons in an elephant water hole The elephants digging a new one (fresher than the river)
Tawny eagle talons Tawny eagle standing tall Cape (NOT water) buffalo and calf Lovebirds ate lunch with us every day
Talented chef and air-jacketed oven Hornbills at Tarangire camp Masai friends in elephant cavity Getting in the picture ourselves
Hand-made fire in 5 minutes Our tent Tent porch overlooking the riverbed Tent amenities
Not bad for camping eh? Bird on a wire Women's cooperative Boys at the bead and basket works
Modeling the neckwear Artist among her wares Experienced palmfrond architect Community of weavers
Palm fronds take shape Basket weaving 101 Making thread from palm fibers Two women working
Colorful cows...but which way are they going? The road of muddy peril Datooga family Animals live inside with the family
Friendly young man Dress suits Beauty marks Warm welcome
Masai boma Medicine stones from all over the world Consultation Walking masai
Nora's diagnostic encounter This medicine man has MANY wives Earring man Watching
Playful Village children View into boma Anachronism
Ngorogoro Farmhouse feast Sunset at the Farmhouse African serenade Dining in style
Misty morning at the crater's rim Acacias in the mist Moss vestments Our first Ngorogoro sighting!
Baboon morning perch I never knew elephants were so destructive! Okay, the lion bites are worse than the mosquitos Turning heads
Pundamilia closeup Wildebeest mother and baby Our first lion! Handsome black-maned lion
Circling Tasting urine to check for estrus Ooh, that's pungent! White storks migrate from Europe
Elegant crowned cranes Wildebeest itch Head shot Hmmm...dutch rabits, belted galloways...
Colorful Egyption geese Our only rhino! Bachelor swalagranti Inquisitive guinea hen
Heron lake Who knows the name of this bird? Bright yellow weavers were not shy at all Old Ngorogoro tembo
Ruby-breasted bird (does anyone know this bird's name?) Bleck-bellied bustard Far away lion family My only snake
Hippo pool (or is it a bird bath?) Kiboko Ah, that feels good! Majectic Kori bustard
Who knew that warthogs were so cute!? Lone view of flamingos...scarce because of the drought Swalatomi twosome You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
Mbogo herd in the crater Beautiful giant elephant Just missed him standing up to eat the tree We came across some baboons...
Then they came across us... They weren't shy at all... In fact they were quite at home on our vehicle... And even showed off...
Chewing on the hood features... And the windshield wipers... One even licked the window! Yank!
Farewell view of the Ngorogoro Crater...what a drive on the Ascent Road! We loved the school visit in Karatu! Here we are in the principal's office Wall of gratitude Classroom scene
Attentive students Kiswahili colors Proud scribe Ngorogoro-eigth wonder of the world (I think it ranks in the top seven!)
Ant galls give whistling acacia its name Where it all started Olduvai gorge, the site of the 'Lucy' find Oldupai means Sanseveria (and none of that has anything to do with this bird)
We're crossing that rushing river? The actual 'Lucy' site Significant strata The triumvirate plus host
Our whole group at the muddy monument Lily and docent Bat-eared fox Dining tent
Our Serengeti tent, complete with hot shower bucket Not really roughing it View from the Rongai campsite Ron relaxing
Kraig and his coffee Jackal and foxes playing together Some kind of beautiful roller Fisrt cheetah
Anthill vantage point Nicely situated under a tree. Remember Tim going out for his collection? Banded mongoose Monitor lizard in need of medical care...
And I think this is why Another ostrich not looking at us Secretary bird Topi turning toward us
Topi on tiptoe Vervet monkey at Seronera Lodge, not showing off his blue features Flashy agama male Couldn't get enough of these
Here's a young male, not yet so brilliant Which kind of hyrax is this? Must be a TREE hyrax! African stick insect
The hartebeests look like Jar-Jar Binks Yum, prickly acacia! Twiga tongue twister Frisky nyumbu after crossing the river
Will they make it? Kiboko out of water I think this was a Eurasian roller...? There it goes
My lone adventure Starting the inflation with a fan Getting in the basket sideways hot air before sunrise
Hippo pool from above Our chase vehicle Our partner balloon Wildebeests from above
The sky is brightening This is the third largest balloon in the world Our companion balloon Ngorogoro overview
Twigas from the top Champagne breakfast in the African bush Swalapala pose Maribou storks do the funniest things with their feet
Are they ugly or beautiful? Here's looking at you Twiga head Yippee!
Hyena lope The beautiful Moru kopjes Fascinating rock formations Lioness perch
What if she leaps straight down? Rockscape Hyena and dinner? Hyena family
This is dinner for the youngsters Handsome male Stre-e-e-e-t-c-h-i-n-g! Hi lions!
Noble lioness All the big cats seem to have black bands behind their ears The lions were mostly peaceful and quiet Not even bothered by the flies!
Cheetah on termite mound They sure blend into the grassland Parade of Thompson's gazelles Shy elands, the largest antelopes
Vulture's treetop view Kestrel on kopje Aloe growing wild, adding color to the Serengeti Looking over his shoulder
Jacob in his trusty Land Rover All we needed was Robert Redford's gramophone Our intrepid guides took good care of us Zebras, wildebeests, buffalo...
Endless animals Animals, animals, as far as the eye could see The gang...and my self-timer Tim, Ronald and Jacob
Bernie, Lee and our hosts Kraig and the guys Did I cut off your legs?...Here they are! Zebra stare
Cheetah threesome Okay, let's get up Conspirators Handsome profile
You go that way I'll go this way Rock cat Rock perch Settling down
Non-retractable claws Two cats Three brothers sunning themselves Do you see spots? Look real hard...
How did that reedbuck get up there? There's his tail. This was all we saw of our leopard. Three...(can you see the umbilical cords?) Two...
One... Babies and mom Visitor Our Serengeti camp staff waves goodbye
Right of way Carrying hide Along the road we saw many colorfully attired Masai in the fields With their animals
Even some camels Approaching the tourists Roadside pedestrians It's easiest to walk along the roads
Returning to the crater rim We visited the market in Karatu Chickens... Peeking through their basket
Cooking stoves Dried fish from Lake Victoria Beautiful faces Hair braiding in the market lane
Very intricate Banana sisters Every day grocery shopping Colorful produce
Smiling vendors Friendly fishmonger Local children mingle with Neal and Roger Fresh picked avocados
Curious faces Gorgeous grains Plump onions All sorts of vegetables
Savoring her juicy watermelon Hot peppers Some of these spoons are in New York now Roger met some beautiful women...
Who were vying for his attention The local people loved June! The pharmacy had everything I needed Great balance
Ngororgoro Farmhouse grounds Our last night together Mimi and Stu Our fearless leaders
Masai June capturing the sunset Lily in red Ronald tending the fire Tim in the twilight
Warming the drumheads... For a wonderful farewell performance... By the campfire Hat trick
Makonde carvers Ebony grows this way Highway Masai Beautiful tanzanite
$100,000.00 on my hand! Balancing buckets Did you see those trees? Hauling ass
Head basket Walking More balance Giant roadside agave
Carrying wood The mountain near the Kenya border Carrying babies Resting by the side of the road
Carrying with brow bands Traveling School's out Leaving Tanzania
Entering Kenya The border was a chaotic place! A temporary flood Leaving for Masai Mara from Wilson Airport
Control tower Cozy quarters Nairobi was built where the railroad could not transcend the rift valley Boma from the air
Abstract boma Arrival at Olkiombo airport Our most luxurious camp Hippoes right outside our tentflaps
I mean RIGHT outside! Up for a breather with a baby crocodile Topi twosome Ostriches on the horizon
Lovely lilac-breasted roller LOTs of lions here Our first good view of cubs Being cute
Playing Hey, let go! Okay, but take this! Catching their breath
Mom watches over them One was more feisty But they had a bond Can you tell which was the agressor?
Yep... That one A brief pause This babysitting gets tiring
Grown up crocodile Lion in landscape The nailed-down cheetah Lion in the rain
Topis in formation Lunchtime for lions This is mine A jackal watches...
The lions feast Even for the party crashers Sharing with each other Don't even think about it
Or taking a portion off on one's own Chasing the jackals Bone dance Airborne
Curly tails Just like kittens everywhere Impasse Whew!
Family Waaah! Mom looks for a quiet spot Not for long
Touching tail tips Line-up Waiting for an opportunity What a coup!
Hmm, he's the same size as me I'll chase him anyway Mirror step Eat your liver
Backlit stalking Mom That took care of that Still frolicing
Afternoon light Buffalo under balloon Pumba! Swalatomi springing
Joseph, our walking safari guide And our firepower (only for the women!) A green plant that's used to color cloth RED Wait-a-bit thorns
Fancy coccoon with inlaid sticks Azure beauty Wasp tunnel under construction With dinner standing by, stunned
Even the blowflies were gorgeous Hyena dung is white from eating bones Delicate flowers Horn moth larvae in the cycle of life
Bird's (or cheetah's) eye view of termite mound Intricate head-dress Architects of the whistling acacia Mimi and Kraig walking masai paths
Almost stepped on him! Shady spot Someone is waking up But not everyone
Totally relaxed Moody Mbogo Swalapala sideglance Vulture view
Babboon by the water Drinking or gazing? Wait for me! River's edge
Lady reedbuck Reedbuck at rest What are you sniffing? Delectable morsel
Peacfeul panorama What are you looking at? Stripes and spots Nyumbu baby
Adult hippo in the afternoon Mother and child Young hippo on the bank Sunrise game drive
There's that cheetah again Bird buff What whiskers! Twiga watching kiboko
kiboko silhouette Hello! Typical background Our Kenya guides
John, Amos and Titus Leonine afterglow... Young pundamilia Kori bustard
Masai village women Babies in back Walking through the central courtyard Masai home
Sisters Drinking Nutrition that warms a pediatricians heart! Beautiful beadwork
Painted faces Two friends My namesake on the left The men leaving the compound
Happy children With great hair Playing together Our group is welcomed
Serious conversation Dung wall My village... Proud of his village
The only light source Listening to stories Storyteller At the art shop
The men gather Beautiful people! Competing for height Lee is invited to join in
the rules of the game Moving stones in cups Accomplished chef Dessert artist
Mara Intrepids culinary team Last sunrise Lions in morning light Still sleepy (lions always seem to be sleepy)
What are they shooting? Lion shadow Young male (remember your first razor?) Arranged
Yawning Yawning Are you watching me? Where's the coffee?
Ooh, that feels good Typical vista Coming up for air Little lions nursing
Bigger cats Where did this common jackal come from? Lilac-breasted bite Flying now
Waterbuck buck And his harem Giraffe jaunt Olkiombo airstrip
Ostrich stride Zebras Beautiful animals! Swallows
Kraig being resourceful How do we get out of this? Stuck in the mud. Well, at least it rained after the long drought Ngiris nose to nose
Warthog family Cool wallow! Dad Big kitty
Eating dirt Watching us What an adventure! We have left Africa...but not entirely.
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STU AND MIMI 24-Apr-2006 17:50
DEAR LILY ,
WE JUST STARTED REVIEWING THE PICTURES YOU COMPILED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING US THE THRILL OF RELIVING THE WONDERFUL AFRICAN EXPERIENCE WITH EACH CLICK OF THE MOUSE. YOUR PHOTOS ARE NOTHING SHORT OF MAGNIFICENT AND WE PLAN TO SPEND MORE TIME LOOKING AT EACH AND EVERY ONE. WE ALSO LOVED YOUR CONCISE AND WITTY CAPTIONS. WE ARE AWAITING KRAIG'S PICTURES WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION.

LOVE,
MIMI AND STU
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