Photos from the trip

Happy Holidays! We're spending ours with family in the US. Below are the links to the photos from our travels.

1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. Singapore
4. Istanbul
5. Egypt
6. Tanzania: Kilimanjaro
7. Tanzania: Safari

Kilimanjaro -> Nairobi -> Istanbul -> Chicago

On the last mile of our journey. Thankful for long layovers after a broken cargo door on our flight to Nairobi delayed our flight. Red eye to Istanbul and 5 security checks later we're ready to get on the plane.

Tanzania: Safari Day 5 (Ngorongoro Crater)

Started out at about 6am for a morning in the Ngorongoro crater, which is a 600 meter descent from the rim's edge. Because of the number of visitors and the relatively small size inside the crater, each vehicle is only allowed to remain in the crater for 6 hours. Amazing density of wildlife that mainly remains full time inside the crater's natural boundary. Saw our first Black Rhinos and Cheetah today.

Tanzania: Safari Day 4

Finished out the Serengeti with a bang. Just as we were leaving, our guide spotted a male lion. As we approached, we found there were 3 cubs and the mother as well. Our safari timing also affords us the experience of seeing the beginning of the migration of the wildebeests.

Tanzania: Safari Day 2.5 and 3 (Serengeti)

Touring the Serengeti and it feels like we're in a National Geographic film. Amazing variety and absolutely expansive space. Another half day here then heading to Ngorongoro Crater.

Tanzania: Safari Day 2 (Bush Tribe)

Spent the morning with a bush tribe experiencing their hunting and gathering techniques. These people (Hadza people) continue to live as they have for millennia. An eye opening experience.

Tanzania: Safari Day 1

Began our safari today and had a good start in seeing some wildlife. Over the next few days we'll be covering the major spots and also visiting a bush tribe.