Well, it’s been four years since Lisa and I have taken a blog-worthy trip. We leave on November 6th for South Africa and Zambia and we feel this one is certainly going to be worth writing about. For those of you who are first-time readers of this blog, you’ll find we write about the history and economy of the places we visit; we write about the people and cultures of those places; and we write about our adventures (or misadventures — see our Chile experience entitled Crimes, Punishment, and Other Travel Inconveniences). We’ve chronicled our travels to Southeast Asia, South America, and the Himalayas.
South Africa promises to be an adventure of a lifetime. The country has a deep and troubled history. We look forward to learning about the culture and to meeting its people. Current events there are also interesting. Lisa and I have been reading Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. It’s quite long, so, I am not sure we’ll finish it before we arrive. But, we at least have a start on understanding the nature of this great man.
We look forward to bringing you along on the trip. Our great friends Dave and Mary Stevens will be joining us so that increases the fun and, um, potential for mischief. Follow our blog and we’ll do our best to convey the depth and texture of this beautiful part of the world. Oh, and we are looking forward to capturing and sharing photos of the people, the wildlife, and the landscape too!
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