Author Archives: micetrail

From Windhoek, Namibia to Frankfurt: OMG, what a pain in the ass. How many security checks must we go through. Poor Marty couldn’t carry her bag on as it weighed too much. I tried to put it on my ticket … Continue reading →

We’ve been on safari for two weeks in Namibia and having a grand old time. We’re back in Windhoek and had our Covid tests in the morning and went downtown for some shopping and museum visits. Back to the guest … Continue reading →

At soussavlei Amazing dunes. I mean these are really dunes! The largest and oldest in the world. Really hard to contemplate or describe. The largest national park in the world. Couldn’t quite make it climbing Big Daddy but Marty and … Continue reading →

Crazy Day at Giraffe Conservation Foundation – July 12 Well we left at 9am and had a hilarious demonstration and trial of catching and tagging a giraffe. Julian was quite funny as the giraffe and eluded most of the catchers … Continue reading →

Our first day on the road and our first “camp” site. I’m gazing out on this beautiful landscape of golden grass fading to rock outcrops and further in the distance, shadowed purple hills. There is not a sound in the … Continue reading →

Our first evening at Camp Soussa at Soussavlei: Sitting here in my little cabana looking out at the glorious landscape. What a delightful “camp”. Built by our guide Jason’s father Camp Soussa is a wonder. Very innovative design and the … Continue reading →

I tell you, one really has to want to travel to Namibia because it is a bitch getting here. I’m sitting here in Frankfurt waiting for my connecting flight to Windhoek which will take place at 10PM tonight. I’ve been … Continue reading →

It seems we’re on an upswing…so I hope everyone is hanging in there and looking forward to July 4th! Restaurants are opening, museums are opening and Spring is here. I’ve been walking alot and lovin’ being outside by the Bay. … Continue reading →

I hope everyone is surviving out there and breathing a little easier. Four years of insomnia are ready to be put to bed. In light of being lighter here are some cheery photos I’ve taken over the last few months. … Continue reading →

Wandering around within my self-imposed boundaries, not much has changed. Yes, folks are being pretty good about distancing and wearing masks to protect their neighbors and reduce the spread of the coronavirus but, as always, there are the put-upon with … Continue reading →