We had intended to fly under the radar screen on Cape Cod. Covid-related travel restrictions were being put in place. We were out of state interlopers. We planned to drive the speed limit. Use our blinkers. We never intended to call 911 and have the police come to our house. But here’s how that went … Continue reading CrazyTravelers Call 911: Misadventure Amid the Dog Days of Summer
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My family trip suddenly becomes a solo adventure
This is no "Aeroflot saga", but it is equally as dramatic. The good news is, I have all of my luggage. In fact, I have the checked luggage of my entire family. What I don't have: my family! Original travel plan, as we had so smartly envisioned (aka, Man plans, G-d laughs): Adam and girls … Continue reading My family trip suddenly becomes a solo adventure
RV-ing South Africa: the top 5 & bottom 5 from the kids’ perspective
We’ve spent the past week in an RV bouncing along bumpy roads while exploring the Elephant Coast/KwaZulu-Natal area of South Africa. Here’s what the girls have to say about it: VIVI'S PERSPECTIVE Vivi’s RV top 5 1. I like seeing all of the animals while driving 2. I like going swimming at the beach … Continue reading RV-ing South Africa: the top 5 & bottom 5 from the kids’ perspective
From “Volunteer Africa” to “Vacation Africa”
We’ve been on “vacation” from our vacation this past week. Still in Southern Africa, but now instead of the fully immersive volunteer experience, we’re now on the next chapter: vacation Africa. With Adam's arrival, we up'd our game and are cramming in as many sights and adventures as we can in the two weeks he … Continue reading From “Volunteer Africa” to “Vacation Africa”
The truth behind safari photos, or the realities of traveling with tweens (even in really cool places!)
This should be a post about our 3 day safari in Chobe National Park in Kasane, Botswana - a short trip across the Chobe River from Zambia. Yes, there were lions, leopards, giraffes and more elephants that you could imagine. But this post is not about them, as magical as they were. It’s about parenting … Continue reading The truth behind safari photos, or the realities of traveling with tweens (even in really cool places!)
Our home in Mwandi, Zambia for the past 10 days – a tour with Zara and Vivi
Join us on a video tour of the Home for AIDS Orphans in Mwandi, Zambia - our home for the past 10 days. We were surprisingly comfortable and extremely well fed with Western style meals (think pasta, sandwiches, PB&J as back up). So much so, that finally - tonight our last night - I requested … Continue reading Our home in Mwandi, Zambia for the past 10 days – a tour with Zara and Vivi
Just when you thought it could not get muddier
Time flies. Today was our last day mud hut building at the Home for AIDS Orphans in Zambia. We have Sunday here but “off” from building with a few final activities planned. On Monday we make a side trip to Botswana with the Brits on a 2 day safari. Then Adam arrives and we shift … Continue reading Just when you thought it could not get muddier
The Culture Man Cometh
A few days ago, me and the girls were volunteering at the local preschool. I was doing an activity inside and Zara one outside, when she shrieked. I missed it, apparently a scary figure in a scary mask had just passed by. It was “The Culture Man,” the preschool teacher said. A man who does … Continue reading The Culture Man Cometh
Updates from Zara and Vivi, who may or may not have been bribed into blogging
Building A HomeBy Zara Ducker Today, instead of “mudding” the houses - the process we’ve been doing the past few days - we were building the structure of a new house that Home For AIDS Orphans is starting. It was a lot of work. We had to carry lots branches over then we have to … Continue reading Updates from Zara and Vivi, who may or may not have been bribed into blogging
I’m not proud of “Baywatching” in Zambia
Before any of my CrazyTraveler solo trips, I always download a bunch of TV shows and movies on my phone, assuming I’ll have lots of solo down time to watch them. But on my past few trips, I rarely did. I’d either find people at my hotels/hostels to hang out and have beers with, or … Continue reading I’m not proud of “Baywatching” in Zambia
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