Petaluma, California, United States

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And We Have Returned
May 28, 2008 - Petaluma, California, United States
Contrary to my brother's commentary....about our lack of knowledge about Africa...there is so much we learned it is difficult to condense it all.... The Trip was fabulous and I will be updating with our comments and observations, what a diversity of countries we visited and what wonderful people we met all along the way.  (Part of the reason we...
Placed by Mindy & David in TIA (This is Africa)

And We Are Off
May 3, 2008 - Petaluma, California, United States
Okay, not for a few more hours, but it is finally here, we are off to Africa.  The suitcases are packed; cameras, binoculars, and of course, the requested Starbucks coffee and See's chocolates.  I did wonder, am I really ready for this adventure, and then my Mom reminded me I have been preparing for this trip since I was in high school living...
Placed by Mindy & David in TIA (This is Africa)

Preparation
April 15, 2008 - Petaluma, California, United States
Only 3 weeks to go…almost there.   It seems as though we have thought or planned this trip for years.  Other travel locations always popped up, but finally…Africa.    Shots – yep…all 6 of them, (couldn’t lift my arm for 2 days) Malaria drugs – yep…2 big bottles full (remember to pack them in carry on baggage, so they don’t...
Placed by Mindy & David in TIA (This is Africa)

Bliss and crashes
March 22, 2008 - Petaluma, California, United States
Newport and the Rogue beer factory- Chocolate Stout and American Amber.  Brit calls me a wimp cuz I don't like the dark beers, only the IPAs.  French fries have become one of our food groups, and hamburgers.  I hear my legs call for milkshakes and my lungs for the inhalers.  There was sun; honest to God-light-from-the-heavens-sun jutting...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008