Overland Nine Weeks Zimbabwe to Nairobi - 1988

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  • The only "stop" in Zimbabwe - a Shona village that catered to tourists. The Shona people carve 'world renowned' sculpture from the local stone, serpentine.

    The only "stop" in Zimbabwe - a Shona village that catered to tourists. The Shona people carve 'world renowned' sculpture from the local stone, serpentine.

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  • The locomotive used for our train from Bulawayo in south west Zimbabwe to Gabarone, the capital of Botswana.

    The locomotive used for our train from Bulawayo in south west Zimbabwe to Gabarone, the capital of Botswana.

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  • From the train, Zimbabwe to Botswana.

    From the train, Zimbabwe to Botswana.

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  • Beer run enroute Zimbabwe to Botswana 1988. The last cold beer for several weeks.

    Beer run enroute Zimbabwe to Botswana 1988. The last cold beer for several weeks.

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  • Travel from Botswana to Nairobi, Kenya was by truck, tenting at night with group food preparation and cleanup.

    Travel from Botswana to Nairobi, Kenya was by truck, tenting at night with group food preparation and cleanup.

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  • Tents were used for sleeping - thin "matresses" and our own sleeping bags.

    Tents were used for sleeping - thin "matresses" and our own sleeping bags.

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  • The kitty provided money for food purchases along the way.

    The kitty provided money for food purchases along the way.

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  • The roads of east Africa in the 1980's were very basic, serving principally for pedestrian traffic.

    The roads of east Africa in the 1980's were very basic, serving principally for pedestrian traffic.

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  • Some were more basic than others.

    Some were more basic than others.

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  • And sometimes we had to dig out the stuck truck. That is the trip leader, Greg, digging - not a "client".

    And sometimes we had to dig out the stuck truck. That is the trip leader, Greg, digging - not a "client".

    And sometimes we had to dig out the stuck truck. That is the trip leaderGregdigging not a client.

  • Greg, in the water, decided this "creek" was too deep for the truck so we made a very long detour.

    Greg, in the water, decided this "creek" was too deep for the truck so we made a very long detour.

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  • The best seat on the truck

    The best seat on the truck

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  • From southwest Botswana we flew into the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, a watery grassland conservation for animals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From southeast Botswana we flew to the Okavango Delta, a watery grasslan in northern Botswana teeming with wildlife.

    From southwest Botswana we flew into the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, a watery grassland conservation for animals.
















    From southeast Botswana we flew to the Okavango Delta, a watery grasslan in northern Botswana teeming with wildlife.

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  • After we landed in the Okavango, initial transport was by dugout canoe. One canoe in our group did flush a crocodile which dove in the water - right under their canoe.

    After we landed in the Okavango, initial transport was by dugout canoe. One canoe in our group did flush a crocodile which dove in the water - right under their canoe.

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  • The view from the dugout as we transited the Okavongo.

    The view from the dugout as we transited the Okavongo.

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  • Our campsite in the Okavango.

    Our campsite in the Okavango.

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  • Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River bordering northern Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is about twice the width and height of Niagara Falls. For the life of me I cannot recall how I took this picture. I must have taken an "air tour" during our several-day stop at the falls???

    Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River bordering northern Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is about twice the width and height of Niagara Falls. For the life of me I cannot recall how I took this picture. I must have taken an "air tour" during our several-day stop at the falls???

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  • A rainbow over Victoria Falls. The moon also produces "moonbows".

    A rainbow over Victoria Falls. The moon also produces "moonbows".

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  • During the several days we spent at Victoria Falls I visited a Bantu speaking village. I was the only Westerner there that day. Middle-of-the-day light was bad for photography.but here are some shots.

    During the several days we spent at Victoria Falls I visited a Bantu speaking village. I was the only Westerner there that day. Middle-of-the-day light was bad for photography.but here are some shots.

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  • Mother and child in the Bantu village. Again, poor light - middle of the day.

    Mother and child in the Bantu village. Again, poor light - middle of the day.

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  • At the Bantu village, foodstuffs laid out before cooking. Looking back (in time) I think this was probably displayed for me.

    At the Bantu village, foodstuffs laid out before cooking. Looking back (in time) I think this was probably displayed for me.

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  • A family preparing dinner. I would guess that is cassava to the left and dried peas in the foreground.

    A family preparing dinner. I would guess that is cassava to the left and dried peas in the foreground.

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  • Preparing, probably, cassava for a meal.

    Preparing, probably, cassava for a meal.

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  • Sifting what appears to be cassava flour as part of meal preparation.

    Sifting what appears to be cassava flour as part of meal preparation.

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  • In the Bantu village.

    In the Bantu village.

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  • The missionaries had clearly been successful as those are Bibles, or hymnals. They may have been approaching me for a contribution for their church. I can't remember. They are clearly in their best clothes.

    The missionaries had clearly been successful as those are Bibles, or hymnals. They may have been approaching me for a contribution for their church. I can't remember. They are clearly in their best clothes.

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  • A Bantu family in the village. The men were away - probably working their crops in the fields.

    A Bantu family in the village. The men were away - probably working their crops in the fields.

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  • Having left Victoria Falls. The major attraction was, of course, seeing animals in the wild - here zebras next to termite mounds.

    Having left Victoria Falls. The major attraction was, of course, seeing animals in the wild - here zebras next to termite mounds.

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  • Elephant.

    Elephant.

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  • One monkey grooming another.

    One monkey grooming another.

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  • A chamaleon.

    A chamaleon.

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  • Hauling in a net from Lake Malawi, the ninth largest lake in the world with over 2,000 species of fish. The fish they netted were sardines (smelt) which were then dried. We pitched our tents on the beach.

    Hauling in a net from Lake Malawi, the ninth largest lake in the world with over 2,000 species of fish. The fish they netted were sardines (smelt) which were then dried. We pitched our tents on the beach.

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  • Smelt drying along Lake Malawi.

    Smelt drying along Lake Malawi.

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  • Preparing to dry smelt.

    Preparing to dry smelt.

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  • Repairing a net on the shore of Lake Malawi

    Repairing a net on the shore of Lake Malawi

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  • Barbara and I left the group in Dar es Salaam for about one week to take our own safari. First stop - Zanzibar, with its multi-century history, including a period when it was the center of East Africa slave trading. Here, an ornate home from Zanzibar's heyday.

    Barbara and I left the group in Dar es Salaam for about one week to take our own safari. First stop - Zanzibar, with its multi-century history, including a period when it was the center of East Africa slave trading. Here, an ornate home from Zanzibar's heyday.

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  • Taking the husk off coconuts - Zanzibar.

    Taking the husk off coconuts - Zanzibar.

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  • A dhow, seen from Zanzibar.

    A dhow, seen from Zanzibar.

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  • During our private safari in Tanzania.

    During our private safari in Tanzania.

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  • Roasting corn for sale along the road in Tanzania.

    Roasting corn for sale along the road in Tanzania.

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  • More grilled corn for sale.

    More grilled corn for sale.

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  • A gathering in Tanzania to see us, the foreigners.

    A gathering in Tanzania to see us, the foreigners.

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  • We stopped at a encampment of Maasai who subsist, principally, by herding cattle. Their traditional diet consists of (in order of volume) raw milk or buttermilk, raw blood, raw meat. They now supplement their diet with maize and wheat. Here, a Maasai man in front of his home.

    We stopped at a encampment of Maasai who subsist, principally, by herding cattle. Their traditional diet consists of (in order of volume) raw milk or buttermilk, raw blood, raw meat. They now supplement their diet with maize and wheat. Here, a Maasai man in front of his home.

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  • Maasai women at leisure. A study in 1935 found that Maasai had very few dental problems, and while the cholesterol in their diet was extraordinarily high, genetic factors keep their blood cholesterol low.

    Maasai women at leisure. A study in 1935 found that Maasai had very few dental problems, and while the cholesterol in their diet was extraordinarily high, genetic factors keep their blood cholesterol low.

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  • A Maasai male.

    A Maasai male.

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  • Maasai .

    Maasai .

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  • This Maasai lady did not pose for us. She just happened to be carrying a pot and decided to stop and stare at us - so the pot went on her head. It was not a pose for money.

    This Maasai lady did not pose for us. She just happened to be carrying a pot and decided to stop and stare at us - so the pot went on her head. It was not a pose for money.

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