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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Feb 17th, 2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

CaliNurse: I sent a private message.

CaliNurse: I sent a private message.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Feb 15th, 2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

CaliNurse: Thank you so much for your very kind...

CaliNurse: Thank you so much for your very kind words. I looked back at the photos and could hardly believe I had been so close to those spectacular animals. I've just locked in my next trip: Israel,...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Feb 8th, 2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Dear Warthog, ;-) Thank you for those very kind...

Dear Warthog, ;-)
Thank you for those very kind words. That leopard photo is a special fave -- partly because leopards are so elusive and I didn't expect to get a good view of one.
It will be very...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Dec 28th, 2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

ClarkB: Thank you SO much for your kind comments...

ClarkB: Thank you SO much for your kind comments about my photos! I HIGHLY recommend the company & camps we visited. It is indeed a pricey trip, but for me, it was worth every penny. It really was...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 2nd, 2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Jackie, I could not have been happier with the...

Jackie, I could not have been happier with the planner, the company, the accommodations, food, and the spotters & drivers.
It really was better than anything I could have imagined. I'm excited for...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 28th, 2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thank you, Tanzaniags! Much appreciated.

Thank you, Tanzaniags! Much appreciated.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 28th, 2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

CaliNurse: Am I still glowing??? YES!...

CaliNurse: Am I still glowing???

YES! Especially when I show someone the photos.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 27th, 2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

That was a baboon. It was tough to photograph...

That was a baboon. It was tough to photograph them because they were more skittish than a lot of the other animals. I'm glad it gave you a laugh.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 27th, 2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

CaliNurse: Thank you SO much h for the comments...

CaliNurse: Thank you SO much h for the comments about my pix and report!!!

The rep indeed did not meet us until we departed the terminal. But when we arrived at the hotel she took our passports...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 20th, 2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Percy, thank you SO much for the extra kind...

Percy, thank you SO much for the extra kind comments. I really appreciate it!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 18th, 2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Percy: Thank you for the kind words about my...

Percy: Thank you for the kind words about my photos and report! Much appreciated!

The balloon ride was INCREDIBLE!!!!

We had hoped to see the great migration/river crossings, but apparently, it...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 17th, 2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

amyb: <are you planning the next one yet?> ...

amyb: <are you planning the next one yet?>

Not yet. I've got a couple of bucket list trips I want to check off before I repeat any. But I doubt anything will exceed the Safari.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 17th, 2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Paqngo: Thank you SOOO much! I don't have any...

Paqngo: Thank you SOOO much!
I don't have any room on my walls, but I will probably do a Shutterfly coffee table book.

I am so grateful for the super kind comments. I never imagined I would get...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 16th, 2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thanks so much for those kind comments, KTravel &...

Thanks so much for those kind comments, KTravel & Sundowner.

Our guide at OMC was Dalton. He--and all of our guides--seemed very attuned to our getting the best photo ops.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 9th, 2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

I am practically speechless from your comments....

I am practically speechless from your comments. It's truly overwhelming. Thank you SO much!!!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 8th, 2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Leely2: Thanks SO much for the kind comment!

Leely2: Thanks SO much for the kind comment!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 8th, 2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

KathBC: Thank you SO much for those kind...

KathBC: Thank you SO much for those kind comments!

When am I going back? Probably not until I have enough FF miles to book another Q-Suite--which might never happen because COVID pretty much ended...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 7th, 2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

<Volunteering to photo 2,500 cats? That’s a...

<Volunteering to photo 2,500 cats? That’s a person who is meant for good things. I love cats and can’t imagine living without one. No wonder you got such good shots of those cheetahs. They knew you...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 7th, 2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thanks, mlgb! Yes, the leopards were...

Thanks, mlgb!
Yes, the leopards were magnificent. I was told they are very elusive. My first glimpse lasted about a half second. So I was extra thrilled to get such good views of them.

...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Oct 6th, 2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Olare Motorogi Conservancy/Masai Mara I am...

Olare Motorogi Conservancy/Masai Mara

I am finally coming up for air long enough to share about the final camp we visited – – the Porini Lion Camp.

We were picked up at the airstrip along with...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 30th, 2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

TPAYT: Yes, we had vert similar trips in...

TPAYT: Yes, we had vert similar trips in different countries. It looks like your trip was awesome, also.
Thank you so much for the comments about my photos. I have a pretty basic camera (a Nikon...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 29th, 2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thanks so much for the kind comments, Calinurse....

Thanks so much for the kind comments, Calinurse. The trip was far beyond "worth the wait." It was better than anything I could have imagined.

Yes, Baraka is still there. I can't recall if the...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 28th, 2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Our next stop was the Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol...

Our next stop was the Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. As we drove to the camp from the airstrip, I found myself wondering why I had allowed the Safari planner to book me into a...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 26th, 2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thanks, Leely2!

Thanks, Leely2!
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Sep 25th, 2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,373
Posted By Songdoc

Thanks for the nice comments! Selenkay...

Thanks for the nice comments!

Selenkay Conservancy/Porini Amboseli Camp/Amboseli National Park:

The trip was filled with many OMG magical moments. But one that almost took my breath away was...
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