August 23, 2024 Today we had about a six hour drive to Etosha National Park. It was pretty uneventful - just a couple stops for food and potty. When we got to Etosha we found our campsite, Noel gave us a tour of the grounds and then we had just an hour to explore before... Continue Reading →
So many birds…..
August 21, 2024 Today we got to "sleep in" a bit. Breakfast was at 7am. We had a big day of a boat ride out to an area where we would get in a makaro (canoe) and be taken through narrow channels in the delta. From there we will go to an island to walk... Continue Reading →
Botswana – Namibia – Botswana
August 20, 2024 We left early today - we have an eight hour drive ahead of us. We did our first "stretch and flex" which is how many construction sites start their days to avoid injuries. Michael and I both work in construction so we thought it would be fun. almost everyone joined.We leave Botswana,... Continue Reading →
Things I’ve learned about Thailand
In true Laura style, I didn't do a whole lot of research before I set out to Thailand. In fact, the only reason I had a hotel in Bangkok long before I arrived is because a friend had told me about the Elephant Nature Park and how it gets booked up quickly, so I had to book... Continue Reading →
Elephant Nature Park day 2
I got the best night sleep of the trip yet!! I honestly don't know if it was because of the amazing fresh air flowing through the room or Boots snuggling with my legs like Cali does. I'm only getting about 6-7 hours of sleep, but at least last night it was good sleep. I woke... Continue Reading →
Time to hang out with some elephants!!
I feel the need to address my rock hard bed, or more realistically, my sleeping-on-a-pile-of-2x4s bed. It was super hard. And that is coming from someone who sleeps on the floor is the bed is too soft. So I woke up with a sore hip. I never got hot water in my shower today, and... Continue Reading →