I've compiled a list of things to know before embarking on a trek to the tippity top of Africa. Some of these I did during my Kilimanjaro trip and was happy about, and some I didn't do and was sad about,... Continue Reading →
At least for me, sitting down in a bumpy land rover all day is surprisingly exhausting. And by all day, I mean literally for 10 hours a day. You see, animals in the wild don't live particularly close to humans.... Continue Reading →
If you're confused, read Part I of my crazy family Christmas adventure first. And if you're bored of all this trekking, skip ahead to read about our two-day safari. Day 5: Barafu Camp is really cold After going up and... Continue Reading →
By park, I mean Kilimanjaro National Park. And by walk, I mean seven-day trek. And by in, I mean to the tippity-top of. So, what I really intend to write about, is: A seven-day trek to the tippity-top of Kilimanjaro... Continue Reading →
And no, the zoo doesn't count as seeing real penguins. Neither does a penguin statue. So, here ya go: I was in Chile in November for two weeks, ostensibly for work doing telescope-related things. And by work, I mean accidentally... Continue Reading →
Seriously, lakes are EVERYWHERE. We started off on Day 1 with a rainy jaunt around Burgaschisee, the little lake in my friend Sina's hometown. Day 2: We went back to Burgaschisee and got distracted by some geese and some rowboats,... Continue Reading →
Margaux Rhymes with Fargo 