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Our travel experiences through South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Masai Mara, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Malawi
By Irene Butler
Published in TravelLady and TravelWise E-Zines
Old Stone Town of Zanzibar Island with its labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways transported my partner, Rick and I back to ancient Persia; that is, until we were jarred back to the 21st century by vehicles passing with only inches to spare between their fenders and our [...]
Story by Irene Butler
Photos by Rick Butler
Published in Travelingtales E-Zine
The King of Beast’s fiery mane ruffled in the breeze as he raised his head from the carrion. With a throaty rumble and a menacing glare he warned us to keep our distance. My husband, Rick and I watched him from the 24-inch viewing space below [...]
Come with us on our adventure through South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar
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Taqwa specialTHAT’S THE WAY IT IS
“You must take Taqwa bus; it is the only international bus, come with me to office,” conveyed the reptilian skinned tout, Mr. Knight. My husband, Rick, and I were at the Mbeya City Terminal looking for a bus line going to Lilongwe.
“What is the quality of Taqwa buses?”
“Good, good. [...]
Durban South AfricaDON’T JEOPARDIZE YOUR ASSETS
“Because you only have one-ass-to-risk. Be careful out there! You live in a high risk environment.” This slogan is emblazoned on signage at the Sharpe Edge/Sharp Shooter Store in Johannesburg, an upscale retail outlet stocked equally with culinary tools and defence paraphernalia. My husband, Rick and I never dreamed this [...]
Overland and Balloon Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Maasi Warriors, Nairobi, Kenya
Frothing whitecaps of the Atlantic charging the shores, an expanse of rooftops and lush greenery ushered our Boeing 747 into Cape Town at 10:00 a.m.
