Bwana - Leaving soon?
 

Mitch - If I recall correctly, you, too, are leaving soon for Zambia, yes? Please remind us of your plans!

17 days and counting...

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And here it is! A WORLD PREMIERE! The first INTERACTIVE itinerary of a Fodorite! Tataataataaaaaa....:
http://www.virtuellesafari.de/Itiner...bia2005.d.html
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(still under development but it works)

Mitch :P

Well now, isn't that something? :-D

(How does everyone do those other funny faces?)

The codes for smileys are here
http://www.fodors.com/forums/smileys/

Thanks Sundowner!

Have a nice trip, Mitch.
You taking the aardvark with you? :P

Hi Mitch,

Can't wait to read your trip report -- I'm particularly curious abouy Shumba and the Busanga Trails 'circuit' in Kafue. I've heard that you can follow leopard on the hunt up there.

Cheers,
Julian

Kavey,

Actually it's not an aardvark - it's a small teddy bear. I plan to make some nice photos of him and wild animals for a future project targeting at small kids - "Teddy's Wild Adventures in Africa" or something like this.

Mitch

Julian,

Busanga Trails are not unknown to me, I've already been there three years ago - and I don't expect any changes. So if you have any specific questions, just ask.

Mitch

You deserve a few extra ((*)) ((*)) ((*)) for presentation! :D

Schöne ferien!

It didn't work for me, dang it, something off with my computer. But I understand you're going to Zambia, so that's good.

I'm sure you'll have an amazing trip!

Leely,

I'm so sorry. Maybe you're using an old web browser?

Mitch

(Patty: do you now understand my comment about the 'unseen work'?)

That's pretty cool Mitch! I wish DigitalGlobe would shoot more sat pics of Africa at basically city level so one can clearly see the waterholes, etc!

With Google one can see the deck chairs on our deck in the backyard here in Falls Church!

Leely, it's a bit slow at first so give it time to load.

Well, I'm "working" at home today. You all can probably tell how much I've gotten done. I will look again from my office, where everything's more high tech.

85 hours and counting... :-D

Have a great trip. I was looking at your virtuelle safari map. Is the itinerary on there re when you will be at certain locations? If not, would you re-post it here so we can be at the correct camp at the correct time?
Thanks--nice to live vicariously through someone if I can't go myself.

bat,

if you zoom into the map and click on the camp ('C') and airport/airstrip ('A') markers you will find all the information: dates, flight numbers, websites of operators and airports...

Mitch

Bwana: Are you all packed and ready to go!!?? How exciting for you. Have a wonderful time on safari and remember to post a prompt trip report. I'm relying on you! ((@))

Hey Mitch: I had done that before and had checked out the camps, but I did not realize those were dates initially--I guess because of the reverse numbering system that we use in the U.S. [how do you do a "sheepish"/embarassed smiley?]

bat - check sundowners post in this very thread to see the smiley face codes! \:D/

Safari njema

thanks cooncat--unfortunately I need a legend to explain the legend but here goes . . .
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ISn't this much more fun than work? :-D

Unfortunately gotta get back to it...

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Well, 2 for 2 ain't bad.... :-D

8-|) Bwana-Have a good trip! Not going to be the same without you here!
Take care,
Dennis
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B-) Neat itinerary. These will go in my file.

Packed and ready? Ask me Sunday at noon (CET)!

Currently it's real stress. Suddenly all my colleagues and project leads remember all those things that are sooooooo important and can't wait another four weeks. Not to mention the private shoppings I have to do till Saturday. I really hate this last week before a safari, it's always the same.

And I'm still waiting for a confirmation for this private vehicle from this B******* Company in Zambia - they were really great and responded immediately and offered me a fantastic rebate for this vehicle BEFORE I booked into their camp, but NOW it appears to me that their email connection has become much worse over the last weeks and that they have encountered some kind of amnesia.

Mitch

Have a fantastic time! We will miss you. Funny how you and Rocco are never seen together at the same time. I'm beginning to thing you're the same person.

And then there's that mysterious aardvark...

D'oh. I meant "think you're the same person."

Have fun!

Mitch - Isn't that the way it always goes? It will all be OK. Take deep breaths.... :-"

...or some Amarula. :-D

I just had a nice Niederegger session with my colleagues, that helps a lot. Btw, Niederegger and Amarula must be a great combination - I will try it out these evening.

Mitch

PS: In case you don't know Niederegger, it's from the same area where I live. Have a look at
http://www.niederegger.de/
(the English version link is below the big picture)

Leely,

I've never done marathons - so I can't be HIM.

Mitch

...yeah, and your mountain bike is rusting in the garage!
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Do you hit Benidorm, oops the Spanish town, before or after Zambia?

Those d@mn aardvarks! :-@

Matt, BEFORE Zambia.
After the safari I'm by far too relaxed...

63 hours and counting...

...and I'm going crazy because of this BU****** COMPANY!

Four days after my first enquiry - and they are not able to answer these simple questions:
1. Is there a private vehicle at Bili Camp available on Oct 2 and 3?
2. Is the rate they offered me in May still valid?
3. Do they prefer cash at the camp, or credit card now?
4. Should my agent handle this, or should I?

Yesterday I told them that today is my last chance for getting $$ in cash at my bank. Now I'm told that I should discuss this matter with Andy when I'm in Mfuwe. Sorry? Andy? Mfuwe? Mfuwe Lodge? My current itinerary includes a direct road transfer from Mfuwe Airport to Bili Camp - and I don't want to change this.

Is my English so lousy that they don't understand those simple questions? Are they not able to say a simple NO, or a simple YES and some numbers??

AAAARRRRRRRGGGGUUUUUUAAAAHHHHH........

Holy Father, give me some Rocco genes.

Mitch

Good luck Bwana...sending positive vibes your way...