Day 9 – Last Day of Safari (Lake Manyara/Arusha/Kilimanjaro)
And so it is…last morning in Africa! Great night sleep and it’s so chilly in the tent, neither Rich or I wanted to get up. Breakfast and goodbyes at 7:30 and we’re in route to Arusha by 8:00am. It’s cool here this morning so the tops are still on the jeep. Driving out I’ve come to terms with leaving and looking forward to a little shopping along the way.
Stopped by a t-shirt shop and another souvenir shop – pretty much got all we were looking for with the exception of that special gift Rich was looking for for Linda. Rich and I both dressed for the long flight home, completely forgetting we had one last driveq through Lake Manyara National Park (a much smaller park) on the way. Ally took the tops back off so we could enjoy our last drive. Park here is much greener because it has under water springs. But that also means it is very wooded so a little more difficult to see the animals.
Lots of monkeys (which are so adorable) and the normal grazing animals. Ally said though there ARE lions here, he hasn’t seen them in 2 years…and I can see why. We stopped by a lunch area there in the park to eat before continuing our drive in to Arusha. What’s in our lunch boxes everyday is always a surprise…Edward sent us left over farewell cake for our last lunch!
MSafari, the security guard that works the gate at the Mt. Meru hotel was there when we drove through today. It was good to see him again and he remembered to ask for his photo I promised to send him. I’ll have it framed and sent through Dawn at ADS. Martius and Timan were waiting at the front of the hotel as we pulled in. I appreciate them both so much for what they did to get me a camera. Both went way beyond for me.
As we all sat and talked about the week it was time to settle up with Ally and say our goodbyes. I thought I was ok until I hugged him good-bye. I don’t know if he fully understands how much this trip has meant to me and how big of a part he played in it being so memorable. Rich and I will never forget you Ally! God bless you and your family.
We had a day room there at the hotel for a few hours; to freshen up and get some lunch before we leave for the airport. Did a little more shopping there in the gift shop and waited for Martius and Timan to pick us back up. Have to admit that on our drive, we actually saw Mt. Kilimanjaro for the first time. The mountain we took pictures of day 1 (which we thought was Kilimanjaro) was actually Mt. Meru. It’s difficult to see it because the peak is normally in the clouds, but we caught just the right angle so the highest peak was visible. Was able to get photos of the snow on the peaks, which was amazing.
They got us to the airport 2.5 hours early, but that’s ok. Allowed us to get through customs, etc. with time to spare. Rich was able to find that special gift for Linda and I picked up a few more things. Good thing we decided to check our luggage this time. Our souvenir bag is getting heavy! Funny story is that they made Rich fill out some declaration form to get through customs, but not me? Not sure why. Rich said it was because I batted my eyes…LOL! I think it was because the customs officer I had didn’t want to mess with it. Who knows. I was also pretty sure Rich was going to have to completely uncloth to get through security…LOL. Provided a great deal of entertainment for not only me, but a few others in the waiting area…LOL! Sorry Rich, it was funny.
1st flight went to Del Sar which is South of Arusha. That one stop added two hours to our already lengthy flight to Amsterdam. So 9.5 hours later we arrived in Amsterdam. Three hour layover there allowed us to see parts of the airport we didn’t get to see when we came through the first time. At that airport, each gate has their own security check point verse one area for the entire airport. Also allowed me to pick up some flower bulbs (Tulips are famous in Amsterdam). Thought if I plant them, every year when they bloom, I will be reminded of this adventure. Rich and I both slept off and on, watched a couple of movies (including Born Free…:)), taught Rich how to play Sudoku and counted down the hours until we would be home. Once we started the journey I couldn’t wait to get there.
Quick stop through Detroit and a short 1-hour flight home. We were in the last seat on the plane so the last people off. Dave picked us up and we were at moms by 5:00. Had to stop by to see my boy and take him his goodies. His favorite gift was the two small pieces of lava rock I picked up at the park before we left (sorry Ally, I know I wasn’t supposed to do that). He said “cool MiMi…thanks”. He had his Tanzania bracelet (like mine) around his ankle. Not sure what he ended up taking to school today for show and tell but I’m sure he took something. Plenty of hot water and water pressure here at home. I actually lost 4lbs during the week, which is unbelievable since all I felt like we did was eat, but I’ll take it. Once last funny story is about my step counter on my phone. Mid way through the 2nd day of our Safari, my achievement sound went off letting me know I had reached my goal of 10,000 steps. Walked 5.23 miles…lol! I guess the jarring of the jeep counted as steps for me. Plus climbing up and down looking out the top must have counted for something.
Crawled into bed, missing my hot water bottle…LOL! Sure could have used it last night. I’m not sure how I slept. Dave said I woke up a couple times, looked around like I wasn’t sure where I was and laid back down. Up at 6:30 which would be 3:30pm in Africa. Not sure how long it will take me to get back on track. Atleast I’m home.
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제 소개를 하자면,
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현재는 American Politics 를 공부 중이며 미래에는
Bus spotting 관련 일을 하고 싶어요.
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안녕하세요, Fallon 입니다.
저는 Porthgain 에 살고 있고 곧 American Politics 전공으로
졸업을 앞두고 있어요.
여가 시간에는 Target Shooting 또는 How I Met Your Mother 보는 걸 즐깁니다.
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저는 Fallon (23살)이고 United Kingdom에서
왔어요.
성격은 조용한 편이지만 새로운 걸 배우는 건 정말 좋아해요.
특히 Hindi 배우는 것에 흥미가 있어요.
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저는 Fallon 이고 현재 Porthgain 에서 혼자 살고 있어요.
요즘 취미는 Judo 하고 Motor sports 입니다.
언젠가 United Kingdom 전체를 여행해 보는 것이 꿈이에요.
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안녕!
제 이름은 Fallon 이고 나이는 30살입니다.
저는 American Politics 공부를 시작한 지 3년 되었어요.
이번 해에는 Bus spotting 를 더 깊게 배워보고 싶어요.
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United Kingdom 에 사는 Fallon 입니다.
저는 Porthgain에서 자랐고 지금도 그곳에 살고 있어요.
특히 주말에는 How I Met Your Mother
를 정주행하거나 Bus spotting 를 하며 시간을 보냅니다.
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저는 Fallon 이고 25살이에요.
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안녕! 제 이름은 Fallon.
지금은 American Politics 를 공부 중이고 졸업 후에는 관련 직종에서 일하는 것이 목표예요.
쉬는 날에는 Tai Chi, Gaming 그리고 친구들과 How I Met Your Mother 보는 걸 좋아해요.
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안녕하세요, Fallon 입니다.
저는 United Kingdom에서 태어났고 Porthgain에서 자라왔어요.
성격은 활발한 편이고 사람들과 이야기하는 걸 좋아합니다.
취미는 Bus spotting 와 Trainspotting 에요.
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저는 Fallon.
현재 Porthgain 에서 가족과 함께 살고 있고, 1마리의 반려동물을 키우고 있어요.
주말에는 주로 How I Met Your Mother 보거나 Bus
spotting 하면서 시간을 보내요.
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안녕하세요!
제 이름은 Fallon 이고 나이는 20살 이에요.
저는 Porthgain 출신이고 지금은 American Politics 를 공부하고 있어요.
목표는 외국어인 Hindi 를 유창하게
말하는 것입니다.
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저는 Fallon 이고 매일 Bus spotting 를 하면서 스트레스를
풀어요.
집은 Porthgain에 있는데, 이곳은 정말 조용하고 살기 좋아요.
기회가 된다면 다른 도시도 알아보고 싶어요.
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안녕하세용~
저는 Fallon 입니다.
일을 하면서도 꾸준히 Yo-yoing 를 배우고
있어요.
최근에는 How I Met Your Mother 에 빠져서 시간 가는 줄 모르겠어요.
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제 이름은 Fallon (22살)입니다.
가족 구성원은 4명이고 모두 Bus spotting 을/를 좋아해요.
저도 여가 시간에는 독서나 Cricket 를 즐깁니다.
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저는 Fallon 이고 현재 American Politics 관련 일을 하고 있어요.
지식 늘리는 걸 좋아해서 외국어 Hindi 도
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좋아하는 취미는 Running 와 How I Met Your Mother
입니다.
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안녕하세요, 저는 Fallon 입니다.
새로운 사람들과 소통하고 여러 가지 취미를 공유하는 걸
좋아해요.
특히 Bus spotting 에 관한 이야기를 하면 시간 가는
줄 몰라요.
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저는 Fallon 이고 United Kingdom 의 작은 마을에서 자랐어요.
현재는 Porthgain 에 있지만 가끔 고향이 그리워요.
취미는 Freerunning 입니다.
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많은 남성이 비아그라를 통해 삶의 질을 개선하고
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복용 전에는 부작용과 주의사항 꼭 확인하세요.
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VGR는 일반적으로 성인 남성에게 사용되며,
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비아그라는 빠른 효과를 원할 때 주로 사용되며,
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비아그라는 정기적인 건강 관리와
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VGR는 온라인에서도 합법적으로 구매할 수 있으나,
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VGR는 의사의 처방과 지침을 따라 복용해야 안전합니다.
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비아그라는 다양한 제형과 용량으로 제공되므로,
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