rhomin57 Loc: Far Northern CA.

Since I haven't ventured onto other forums, I notice whose been posting and who not. You have been missed. Like your joke!

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

You are as always, very kind. I have missed you as well. It is always nice to vacation; but a real treat to be back home again!

rhomin57 Loc: Far Northern CA.

Where did you go for Vacation? Anyplace interesting? Late this spring I will go further north in California to see family. A very beautiful, actually gorgeous area.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I had intended to just visit Germany. But, I had two of my nieces with me and wound up going to Rome, then to Athens, then Cairo, and finished out in Africa on safari chasing gorillas. Yes, the great ape.

rhomin57 Loc: Far Northern CA.

Oh my Gosh!! How exciting! About the only thing I'll encounter is a CA. bobcat, lynx, cougar, or bear. Actually I hope NOT to encounter either- lol.
How did you make out chasing Gorillas??

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I admit, sleeping in a caravan with nothing to separate us from the wild but canvas kept me "alert." One night we had lions that found the smells coming from our camp intriguing. The girls did not want to stay in hotels, so we went places that tourist do not go. We had two excellent guides that spoke several dialects so traveling from state to state in Africa was not a problem. I also insisted on MRE type of meals so to save our stomachs. That was good for about a week and the girls wanted to eat what everyone else (drivers, guides, and camp helpers) were eating. That is a story in itself. Now for the gorillas, we did see a few. One came close to us with his troop. A very large silver back..... I wanted to introduce myself, but the guides would not allow it. We stayed in the area for 4 days, each day he came closer to us. I think he was a curious about us as we were about him. On the trip we saw a small migration of wilder beast, which according to everyone the cats should have been close. But, other than the lions; no luck.

It was a trip of a life time. The girls, both home schooled, returned home with an education that they could not get from reading books or lectures. Not just the land and animals, but the people of Africa and culture added to their understanding of the world. And truth be known, I had always wanted to go on a safari but my late husband did not like that sort of thing. He was the good hotels, soft beds, kind of guy. I am getting long in the tooth, but I hope to make one more long trip. I have always wanted to see the great wall of China. My family tree is more like a forest, so I am sure I can find someone who would like to be my escort. Traveling should never be a solo thing, it is best when shared.

I have always loved northern California. Will you be coast line? Very peaceful..... I have not been in that area for many years, I hope that it has not changed too much with developments. When you go, please keep us updated. I hope that you have a wonderful time...