The Three Niles

When writing my previous post on Egypt, I came to realize the significance of the Great River Nile, and how lucky I am for living in or near its watershed for the last few years. The Nile is the longest river in the world, and carries paramount importance both in history and presence for much […]

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Seven Hills of Kigali

Rwanda is a tiny landlock African country, with a land area similar to Albania, and a population of about 12 million. But what an incredible small country it is, and Kigali is an incredible city. Situated on seven rolling hills and also occupying the valleys between them, Kigali is one of the cleanest, safest, and […]

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The Lion Kings and Queens

We did a safari at the amazing Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The whole trip lasted 5 days, with visits to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndutu, and the great Serengeti plain. There were many migration animals, antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests that we have spotted, but no beast (except the mighty elephants) can generate the kind of […]

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