Hope you rang in the new decade with gusto! To celebrate in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (in the Kalahari), we had a 360 degree fireworks display courtesy of mother nature. That’s right. I go to a semi-arid African desert… and get … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Animals of the Kalahari
The allure of the Kalahari is the beauty of the land. However, the wildlife – while less dense than in other parts of south africa – is still amazing. steenbok. these beautiful antelope almost look like they have make-up … Continue reading
Bushman of the Kalahari
The Red Sands of the Kalahari
The colors of the Kalahari are remarkably dynamic. Depending on the time of day and the weather, the “redness” of the landscape shifts. Since there were scorching 100F heat waves and explosive thunderstorms during my stay, I got to experience … Continue reading
Welcome to Africa
After a tricky car rental process (turns out automatics aren’t common in south africa) and figuring out (sorta) how to drive on the left side of the road, I arrived at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. A few minutes into park, three … Continue reading
South Africa
Tonight, I leave for South Africa!! There are 3 major stops planned: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, to see some African vistas of a red suns over red sand dunes. Kruger National Park, to (hopefully) see some one or two of the … Continue reading
Oaxacan Meals
We ate REALLY REALLY well on this trip (and so inexpensively!). :) Here are a few yummy examples… first night in oaxaca: best enchiladas I ever had. and i wasn’t even hungry before i started eating. the famed chapuines. turns … Continue reading
Monte Alban
Located near the city of Oaxaca, the ruins of Monte Alban date back to as early as 500 BC.
Oaxacan Markets
Around Oaxaca
photos for a quinceañera outside of santo domingo selling outside of santo domingo the afternoon’s batch of fresh tortillas sauce cooling streets of oaxaca street performers streets of oaxaca