I was not actually going to post this, but Daniel has persuaded me that it has a worthy place on my blog as an unusual experience on my trip, and part of the overall adventure. But its not pretty! To think that I travelled through South and Central America for 7 months, climbed mountains, rafted the Amazon, trekked to the Lost City only to come to New York and fall down a flight of stairs! Damn! Continue reading
New York & the 9/11 Memorial
Spending time with Ross, Katja & little Laika in New York was truly wonderful. Laika is 2 ½ and with no exaggeration, in the short time I was there, I saw her grow up a little each day, absorbing everything around her like a sponge, exploring her own moods and creating new experiences. Continue reading
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Three universities in three days!
Cramming in a quick trip to Boston, Cambridge and New Haven and catching up with some ex-students and seeing them in their university environment was very inspiring and full of proud moments. Continue reading
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Houston
Travelling to USA was such a bonus trip that initially was not part of my plan, however my brother Ross rightly pointed out to me that flying via New York was the best way to get from Central America to Kenya. Apart from spending time with my brother and his family, the other magical bonus of flying to USA was the opportunity to visit some of my ex-students. Continue reading
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Corcovado National Park: Costa Rica
Visiting Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsular of Costa Rica, was another dream come true for me. I read about it many years ago in the National Geographic, who claim Corcovado to be ”the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity”. Continue reading
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Amblypygids
I am not usually one to disturb wildlife but I am doing my bit to dispel the myth that these little critters are harmful. They are very docile, as you can see, and completely harmless. I was totally fascinated by this critter and was asking so many questions that I think my guide put it on my face to shut me up! :-) Continue reading
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Night Tour in Drake Bay: Costa Rica
The Night Tour with The Bug Lady was wonderful. It was in fact with two expert guides: Tracie (The Bug Lady), who is a biologist, and her husband Gianfranco, who is a naturalist and nature photographer. Tracie’s special interests are in entomology and arachnology and Gianfranco’s interests are herpetology and (reptiles). Continue reading
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