Meet the big five, the most dangerous animals on an African safari.
I Pity the Leopard
A Masai Warrior is prepared for the dangers of the African night, including the leopard.
A Giraffe Thwacker
What is an ossicone and how is it used?
Glamping on Safari
Glamping is not like camping. Especially on the Serengeti.
Quite the Welcome Party
We arrive in the Serengeti and are greeted by a pride of lions.
LEOPARD!
Our travelers response to seeing a leopard for the first time on safari..
Is it a Pilgrimage or a Safari?
What's the difference between a pilgrimage and a safari?
The Crew Arrives
We meet our crew, pack the gear, and head out of the city.
Trekking Meru
Summary of experiences, sights, and sounds on the way to the top of Mt Meru, Tanzania.
Facing Meru
Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania. Getting ready to climb Mt Meru.
Goodbye Egypt!
An experience of Egypt is difficult to capture in a short visit. I depart Cairo with plans for a return.
The Ultimate Egyptian Comfort Food
Koshari is what to get when you're hungry in Cairo.
A Mashup of the Dead
This tomb, under Alexandria, Egypt, displays a mashup of old and new features.
Alexandria's Fish Market
We visit the Anfushi fish market where fresh seafood is offered to the residents of Alexandria, Egypt.
The First Translation of the Bible
The Old Testament went Greek in Alexandria, Egypt.
Porto
Mark and Vicki in Porto, Portugal.
Bethlehem Friends
Thank you to Fadi Zoughbi, our dear brother in Bethlehem. Your friendship is precious.
Thanks also to Issa for your encouragement and to Diana for your hospitality.
Nabil: you are the most interesting man I know. Thanks for your kindness!
You all keep it real.
Alexander's Egyptian Port
Alexander the Great founded a city with a port on the Egyptian coast. It became one of the most influential places of the Mediterranean world.
Alexander Visited Twice
Alexander the Great visited this site twice: once in life and a second time in death.
Tanis before Indiana Jones
The archaeological site of Tanis, Egypt, is amazing, even without Hollywood help.