Gorillas-I want to go back-once was not enough

my 1st encounter at the wall of the nat'l park
(you can click on any image to enlarge)

heading into the bamboo forest and we're not too far behind

this momma is probably wondering what all the fuss is about

my closest encounter, this momma & baby walked right beside me, too close for the camera to focus

isn't she beautiful

they never let the little ones stray too far

i would have loved to have taken a seat beside this big guy

the big guy keeping a watchful eye on his family

my guide Francois who worked with Dian Fossey

Rwanda-great scenery and great people

virunga mountain in Rwanda

a woman's work is never done

one of the farm families near the Nat'l Park

local kids hanging around the hotel boundary

volcano nat'l park in the background

one of the most beautiful birds (click to enlarge)

it's one variety of the sunbird (like a hummingbird)

a rare & endangered golden monkey

gorillas in the mist (yes they are there)

the fertile terraced farm fields

Victoria Falls quick trip pics

the bridge connecting Zimbabwe & Zambia


The Kingdom Hotel

Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River

Livingstone's memorial

Northern Namibia photos

click on any image to enlarge

skeleton coast

nature cruise on Walvis Bay



one of the people-friendly seals(a bit too use to the tourist), but neat seeing them up close they jump right up into the boats looking for a free handout of fish

Krystal Museum, oh how I'd love to have that collection

old german colonial buildings in Swakopmund





ancient pictographs in rocky overhang

approaching storm clouds, causing road washouts



a little piece of heaven - Grootberg lodge-one of my favorite spots

first elephant I saw on Grootberg/Klip River scenic drive

visit to the Himba people (women cover themselves
from head to toe in ochre clay)

night drive to see the lions feasting at Mt. Etjo Lodge

a few animals from Mt Etjo safari game drive