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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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Day 3 (June 20): In Which We Find Scar From The Lion King
The lions napping In the afternoon sun Fill me with envy – Obligatory haiku, because why not The gates of Ngorongoro Crater opened wide before us; if only we were able to pass through them with expediency, rather than being … Continue reading
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Day 2 (June 19): In Which I Almost Fall Off A Cliff
Another early start! I awoke to the pleasant surprise of a massive gecko clinging to the wall over the bed. How it arrived there through layers of mosquito net and canvas, the world may never know. Afterwards, it was back … Continue reading
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Day 1 (June 18): In Which A Magical Time Is Had By All
The sun rose over the African savannah this morning; and we were here to see it. Stepping out of our tent at 7 AM opened the door on a sight that was truly breathtaking. After a brief breakfast of crepes … Continue reading
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Travel Days (June 15-17): The Long Haul – Vivian
The trip to Tanzania has been a long one. With over 18 hours spent on grueling flights (especially stressful for me since I get airsick easily) as well as a five-hour layover in Turkey, by the time we landed in … Continue reading
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