Abyssinian Nomad in Africa discussion

This book was fantastic. It brought me back to my most memorable travel moments. It also made me think about the PhD graduation trip my best friend had planned for me this summer. Now, postponed a bit until COVID-19 passes.

We were going to do a driving tour of Southern Africa- so I could swim with the Penguins like Maski (as the author refers to herself). We must now also go to Hogsback, Eastern Cape and walk the great labyrinth as well. After our South African meander, we would cross into Namibia so I can see where ocean meets desert-among other great things. But now must include Fish River Canyon and Ai-Ais spa-we’ve never let venomous creatures scare us off!

Now we must add Botswana and the Okavango Delta-the authors trip in the mokoro-dug out canoe-only made me think of an unforgettable adventure in Cameroon.

I’ll insist we add Zambia for that view of Victoria falls-

While we are at it, why not Zimbabwe?

And Mozambique! Oh Mozambique how I have heard of your beautiful beaches and other-worldly serenity.

Tanzania-this book described an epic train ride ‘Tazara train from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam’. It has been 11 years since my own epic train ride across Asia. It feel like it is about time for another.

Zanzibar!! I need to go, the book tantalized me with the description of this spice island.

Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan…how can you ever stop?

That is the problem with traveling, I never want to stop yet there seems like there is never enough time or money to continue on. In my mind I think oh a trip like this must go straight through or you can’t do it, but maybe this is what I learned most from the author. She had this journey in mind and heart, and even with interruptions, detours and deep personal loss she persevered through and felt the great satisfaction of achieving her dream! A great lesson for us all-especially in these homebound times.