bat

dlo:
Thanks.

Well 3 months later I am still hanging around here, that says something I could easily go back, and go back and go back.

Re Kili, it was my SO who had the dream of climbing Kili and I was willing to go along with it. But he's no longer sure he wants to--reading and hearing how crowded it is in particular. I would really like to see the gorillas, Mahale and S. Tanzania--Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and S. Africa too.

I decided this year's trip and it is his turn to pick next year (a round birthday). At one point I had a splendid itinerary figured out for a return to TZ but at this point I do not think that he will pick Africa. He is very interested in Capetown but to be on vacation for the actual birthday means June--not good weather then.

Part of the reality is that Africa is very expensive and I "popped" the budget every which way on this last trip so we are still recovering from it.

I may have to wait as long as 4 years when it will be a big birthday for me --but hopefully not that long.

What decisions are getting you going?

Patty

bat,
I find myself doing the same with my budget this trip and to think I showed such restraint on the first two

bat

Patty:
But you were smarter than I was--you waited until your THIRD safari to do some splurging.

dlo

Like yourself i blew the budget but i think going for 3 months made that unavoidable.We will be going to Namibia in 3 years but for now everything is still unclear.I have started some work on the side for a friend and may add still more soon.My days are now regularly 12 hours so posting time is diminished but the extra money can get me on another mountain or maybe Africa next year.Like yourself i could return yearly but there is a big world out there and a lot of other amazing places to see.I certainly plan on visiting this board regularly and hopefully people like yourself and patty and others will continue to as well.

Patty if you read this 1 of our guides from ou donkey trek is now working at Sand Rivers so if you meet Sissa say hello for me.

bat

dlo-well at least those 12 hour days may get you closer to a trip. Good luck.

Patty

Thanks, Darren. I'll be on the lookout for Sissa.