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Monthly Archives: June 2024
Rose’s Blog Day 6– A Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Following great reflection and analysis, I would like to propose several revisions to the latest edition of “The Serengeti Kama Sutra.” While its descriptions of the dogs and missionaries that were historically present in the area are not … Continue reading
Rose’s Blog Day 5–Let Me Be Blunt
There is a certain demographic of people who enjoy camping. Not glamping, not pitching a tent in the backyard, but camping. That demographic of people could be described as enjoying “Type B fun.” However, I believe that even that would … Continue reading
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Isabella’s Blog: Day 7(6/23/2024)
Sleep came to me speedily the night before, and I woke up more refreshed than the day before. My joints still hurt and I feel 30 years older than my actual age, but I think I may be getting the … Continue reading
Rose’s Blog Day 4– I Scald(dera)ed Myself with My Tea!
Welcome to my blog, day four, going strong(ish). Today my love for Yellowstone National Park was challenged by a new mistress: Ngorongoro National Conservation Area. As much as I love savannas, I didn’t realize how out of place I felt … Continue reading
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Day 5 (June 22): In Which We Lose Our Collective Minds, But Me Especially
We once chose a cliff for our tents; This setup, it didn’t make sense; The winds blew so strong, The whole night went wrong, We fixed it though, in our defense – Obligatory limerick, because we are now establishing a … Continue reading
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Day 4 (June 21): In Which International Giraffe Day Is Properly Celebrated
Update: it did not go well. The night was an absolute disaster for everyone except Enoch, who had the foresight to set up in a place with at least some cover. The rest of us were treated to either a … Continue reading
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Caroline’s Blog: June 23: Early Hominid Time
In Olduvai, they dig up old tooth bones Alas, there’s no service for our phones Ancient humans carved tools Turns out they weren’t fools Now we tell their stories from sharp stones Quote of the day: “A triscuit for the … Continue reading
Milton’s Blog: Welcome to the Safari (6/18)
Rise and shine! Today marks the first day of activities since we have finished our travel (at least for now…). Kamden and I woke up bright and early at 6:30am with the cool sight of an African Striped Skink outside … Continue reading
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Rose’s Blog Day 3– Oops, Stepped in Buffalo Dung Again
When I drank my morning coffee today, sweetened with fresh local honey and seated quite comfortably in the lounge tent of EcoScience Lodges, I had no idea that I would end up squatting in an anthill, watching a ranger dig … Continue reading
Caroline’s Blog: June 22: Tales from the Endless Plains
The Serengeti is amazing Large ungulate mammals love grazing Gazelles prance and bound And run all around To care for cute calves they are raising We woke up today at 5:30 for an early breakfast (with tea, of course!). The … Continue reading
