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Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
There were elephants walking between our tents in the night. We went to sleep to the sound of them eating grass and shrubs. Breakfast at Lokisale was just before sunrise and so we got the maximum value from our final day on Safari. We hated to leave such a comfortable camp, but we were excited to see what we could see. Within a few minutes drive, we’d crossed back into Tarangire National Park, but a considerable distance from the main gate. Our drivers took us along a gigantic swamp which was teeming with wildlife. We had the place to ourselves for hours. The team was still looking high and low for leopards when we found lions. Two big males, out for a mellow morning of hunting. They simply walked toward herds of hartebeest or Cape buffalo without much stealth, hoping to get lucky.
Then we saw a lioness and her two cubs laying about and doing cat things. Before the morning was out we’d gotten glimpses of another leopard and a couple of Cheetahs. Not close enough for photography but close enough that we felt very lucky to see them. We headed for the main gate eventually, after a hundred more eagles and giraffes, a dozen hippos, a million impala and wildebeest and zebra. There were hyenas and mongooses and darn near everything else… except bears and tigers. And mile after mile of beautiful East African savanna and forest.
By noon we were out of the park and driving east toward Arusha. We made a final stop at the cultural center on the city outskirts and stretched our legs while surveying the artwork. We reached our comfortable and familiar Rivertrees Hotel just after 3 PM. Then we started having to say goodbye to one another as our itineraries diverged. Some of us are flying today, some tomorrow, some are continuing the expedition to the shores of Zanzibar. It was a good team and so we are confident of seeing each other again on some future adventure. Even so, there is just a little sadness that it all has to end for now.
It was pretty fun. Thanks for following along.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
Posted by: Leon Davis, Mike King, Jessie Poquerusse
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska Seminar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTY!!! What a place to be to celebrate your day! You have a text with a birthday surprise when you return to civilization. You must be in heaven with all that snow! Thinking about your smile and hearing your voice in my mind every moment. Love, John
Posted by: John Kudla on 5/26/2017 at 1:32 am
JGH: Hope the weather conditions are getting easier for the group and that you are having a terrific time - see u Saturday though not sure what time?
Hugs, Mia
Posted by: Mia Horgan on 5/25/2017 at 9:26 pm
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Whoa….....what an interesting trip so far, but slow and steady you go. Good luck on the judgment call to go forward or take a step back.
Just don’t quit because my bets are you will make it. Be cool.
Posted by: Mary on 4/22/2015 at 7:22 am
Good luck; be safe.
Posted by: Lisa on 4/22/2015 at 4:29 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Ben Liken, Solveig Waterfall, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations, Bernt. Cant wait to hear about it when you get back to ME.
Posted by: Julie on 6/9/2014 at 12:39 pm
What an accomplishment- Matt Orr and Peter Wooding….and the entire team. Can’t wait to have you back to hear stories and see pictures. Could not have asked for a more beatiful day for your adventure. Love, Jen
Posted by: Jen Orr on 6/7/2014 at 4:29 pm
Posted by: Dave Hahn, JJ Justman, Billy Nugent
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 12,325'
On The Map
Posted by: Geoff Schellens, Seth Waterfall
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 12,000'
On The Map
Taylor….we all wish we were back there with you. Can’t wait to see your photos…I hope Seth makes guacamole as well as JJ and Solveig!!! Climb on my friend!!
Posted by: Debbi LaPrevotte on 1/21/2014 at 4:44 am
Posted by: JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Janet & Peter, Random says 4 hooves up for the summit tomorrow! Resting and relaxing at home, Gretchen says “I could have done the first 17 miles with you!” We are hoping the weather will be perfect and that you enjoy your climb to the top in the morning. Cheers!!!
Pat and Jeanne
Posted by: Pat on 9/5/2013 at 9:32 pm
Be safe and finish strong!
Posted by: julie grooms on 9/5/2013 at 7:57 pm
We sure have enjoyed your blog and making us feel like we were on the journey with our friends! Congratulations to all on the tour! Safe travels home to everyone! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip and pictures on IG Cindee! Much love!
Posted by: Allie Frankie & Tillie on 9/2/2023 at 3:18 pm
Thank you, Dave for your wonderful blog. I think you should write for a travel magazine.Your comments and insights are so descriptive - all of us on the other side of the world could imagine being part of your expedition. Thank you for taking good care of our daughter Melanie, and her close friends, Debi and Dan. More travels in the future for these adventurers? You bet!! Wishing you all the best, Janice Smiley
Posted by: Janice Smiley on 9/1/2023 at 6:05 pm
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