Returning to Botswana

I came back to Botswana after little less then 2 years since my first vist in June 2005. I came back two years later maybe a little calmer, a little older, a little wiser (?) and most definitely much much more sober. I was begging Gina to please take me back to the land near Mokolodi where during one cold African night in the bush we have turned liver-destruction into pure art form and a movement... Unfortunately, the original "EAPS" founding group is slightly dispersed at the moment. Goddess bless our Chairman whose 2 year long failure in establishing a proper website for the group is fully excused by his current work with MSF in Chad helping Darfur's refugees. http://www.hodder.whereareyou.net/

Jokes apart, it is not only about being in Botswana but about being in Botswana with Gina. I adore her because she is smart, fun, honest, real...She is my true co-conspirator, my Thelma and my Louise, but most importantly a good friend with whom I can discuss the Economic Partnership Agreements, relationship woes, and who above all understands the importance of a good pedicure before a walking safari.

What I also adore about the idea of living in Gabarone is arriving at the airport 20 minutes before the plane leaves and not being the least troubled by the possibility of missing it. So yes, after late night Friday mini-EAPS celebrations, we departed on Saturday at 8 am to Maun in Okavango Delta.

Here is the luxurious tent where we slept:


And here are some pictures... Can you locate the elephant?