B is for Botswana
In 36 days I'll be on the way to our A to Z blogging selection for B, Botswana. It's one of the four new to me countries for 2025, and yes, Namibia is another country on our itinerary. This trip has been planned since last May and amazingly we're almost on our way. I'm traveling with my college friend and present day neighbor, Betsy. It's been great to be share our planning for this trip. We both will be turning 75 in the next few months and our big event to celebrate is a trip to Southern Africa. We both realize how blessedly fortunate we are to be able to have the ability to undertake this dream trip.
Mostly Namibia, but Botswana is on the right of the map
We're in Botswana to visit Chobe National Park. A year ago I'd never heard of Chobe and today I can't wait to be there. It has a tremendous diverse animal population, including the world's largest elephant population. There will be a morning game drive and an afternoon cruise and the opportunity to photograph zebras, lions, hippos and giraffes.
One of my favorite mystery series, set in Botswana
Before planning this trip, my only familiarity with Botswana was via Alexander McCall Smith's mystery series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. The series, going strong with 25 titles, features Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's best known and only female detective. These are cozy mysteries and Precious solves her cases with common sense and thoughtfulness. She's one of my favorite detectives and possibly, Botswana's best known literary character. If you're a mystery fan, enjoy engaging characters or just want a window into Botswana, I highly recommend this delightful series.
I was sure about my choice for my B post, but I'm still up in the air for C. I'm leaning to a more familiar spot about five thousand miles from Botswana and a much easier flight from New York. I'm totally excited about the visiting Africa, but less excited about getting there. There will be two long flights -- both ways.
A big welcome to new blog buddies joining from the A to Z Challenge and of course, always happy to have visits from blog friends of long-standing. It's definitely what blogging is all about.
As ever, many thanks for visiting and please stop by often.
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What an amazing adventure! I belong to a FB group for women & travel (I ignore the "fashion" part) and there have been several discussions about what to pack. I also have a lady motorcyclist friend who went last year. I admit it, I'm jealous!!
What a fun B! (And I loved the McCall books, too!)
Super excited the two of you will get to take this dream trip! It is wonderful to have good health to be able to do it. When you posted your age, it shocked me but shouldn't have because I turn the same number in January. Obviously I am still adjusting to the numbers in the seventies. LOL. However I don't feel like mid-seventies most days - - - especially in my mind. It is difficult to believe so very many years have passed sometimes.
Happy early Birthday to you! How nice you two can celebrate together. Hope it's an enjoyable trip!
Exciting adventure in your future... I'm very happy for you. Can't wait to read all about it!
Now, that's an adventure of a lifetime, Carol. WOW! Safe and happy travels to you and your best friend. I'm sure you'll get some stunning photos while you're there.
I've read a couple of books in that series and really enjoyed them. Wow, what a super neat trip you are going on! I hope you have a great time and make many memories!
Wow, your trip sounds amazing. I really loved the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books.
What a nice way to celebrate your birthdays by traveling together. From what you have described in this post, you will have a Beautiful adventure and we will be looking forward to the posts afterwards.
Oh, what an amazing trip! Please get a good photo of a zebra as they are my absolute favorite animal. I truly want to own one at some point in my life.
I read there is an ebola outbreak going on there, might be smart to take a detour.
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