The Giraffe – Big 5 Worthy in my Book
by Craig Zabransky on August 13, 2010 in Photo
The Giraffe is not officially part of the African Big 5. But I believe seeing one live in the wild clearly leaves an impression just as memorable as any of the Big 5. A safari is not the same without seeing this magnificent mammal. From watching them run in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls, to seeing […]
On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5
by Craig Zabransky on August 11, 2010 in Destination
At one time in my life, the Big 5 represented a professional services firm. Two of the five (Arthur Andersen and KPMG) employed me and paid my salary for ten years. Ah, but those days are behind me. Now, after my African adventures the Big 5 represents the African Big 5. Five special animals all […]
The Zebra: Black or White Stripes?
by Craig Zabransky on August 10, 2010 in Photo
Sunset Sunday – Safari on the Chobe River
by Craig Zabransky on August 8, 2010 in Sunset Sunday
After watching my first sunset on the Chobe River from the shore, the next night I captured the moment from the river during an excursion into Botswana’s Chobe National Park just the other direction from the Namibia and the fishing village. On a day where I drifted passed a herd of thirsty elephants and witnessed […]
Drifting along the Chobe River, Botswana
by Craig Zabransky on August 6, 2010 in Destination, Photo
The Balinese Legong Dance from Ubud, Bali
by Craig Zabransky on August 5, 2010 in Destination
People travel to be educated, others to be entertained, and some to be enlightened. And regardless of which of the three you gravitate towards, on a trip to Bali, plan to visit Ubud. And plan to see the Balinese Legong dance. Of the dozen forms, the glancing eyes and unique hand movements of ladies who […]
Africa’s Upside Down Tree, the Skyline of a Namibian Village
by Craig Zabransky on August 4, 2010 in Destination
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