Graptolite - Out of Africa Again
Graptolite's Sailing Log
Martyn Pickup & Heike Richter
Wed 28 Apr 2010 12:42
Germany
28th April
Arrived back this morning.
Flights from Windhoek to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Frankfurt
were relatively uneventful. We had some hours to wait in Johannesburg
Airport so, in search of free drinks and sandwiches, Heiki blagged our way
into the Business Class lounge by waving a bogus card. I think it's called
"chutzpah" but maybe Adam or Dawn can confirm the spelling.
So, the grand totals:
In 28 days away we drove over 7000 km, mainly on dirt roads. Took ten
flights by air including: six by commercial jet; two by light aircraft; one
by helicopter and one as a hot-air balloon safari. Took four trips by water
including: one riverboat cruise; two island ferryboats and one dugout canoe
journey. Did an elephant-back safari; crossed two deserts; visited the big
beasts in six National Parks and a number of other game reserves. A
thoroughly excellent time was had by all and well done to Heiki for
organizing this surprise trip.
"Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for
several days we had to live on nothing but food and water." - W.C.Fields