Originally posted on suemtravels:
Our close encounter with Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas was an exciting highlight of the long safari – BIG smile! Gorillas are extremely endangered, but Uganda is home to a vibrant and growing population of over 800. The Wildlife Authority maintains camps where these magnificent creatures live peacefully within man-made borders. Bwindi National…
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild is a phenomenal account of animal conservation in South Africa. “Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to protecting the world’s endangered species. Then, he was asked to accept a herd of ‘rogue’ wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand. His common sense […]
Yesterday, I received by mail the Voters’ Pamphlet for Oregon’s November 3rd General Election – yeah! It’s a thick 167-page pamphlet, and since I’ve been out of the country more than here during the past 10 years, it was exciting. Hopefully, the ballot with follow without issue. I’m prepared to vote in person, since absentee […]
