I figured I might include a favorites page, complete with all that has Africa steeling my heart.

New good friends

The newly invented "Mopane Shades"-for the days you forget your sunglasses...
And friends who gladly wear them with you.

Chris, our fearless leader

Being out on drive

Franco

The geography: In this picture you can see Botswana to the left, Zimbabwe to the right, and South Africa in the foreground.

Cultures of the past

Cultures of the present

The enormity of it: This is an elephants print around my boot.

Teaming wildlife

Baobab trees

Pesky vervet monkeys

Hornbills (Zazoo anyone?)

Horny Bill, our beloved

The tireless dung beetles

Never knowing what you'll come across (perhaps a chameleon)

The nightly show in the sky

The gorgeous birds (lilac-breasted roller)

The curiosity of the giraffes

Breath-taking moments

The fiery African Skies