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Published May 2, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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I found this Umbrella Cockatoo enjoying a can of Coca-Cola at the Lory Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. I love how if you look closely, you can see the coke pouring into it’s mouth. What do you think this bird is thinking? Share by commenting. I’ll see you out there…!
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Food & Drink, Odd Observations |  Print This PostPublished April 16, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Today’s post includes photos from the Mabula Private Game Lodge. Just over 2 hours from Johannesburg, Mabula offers the convenience of a short drive from the city, but the immersion in an expansive animal reserve that includes the Big Five!
A lone giraffe at dusk. They are tall creatures for sure!
The thickness of the elephant’s skin helps protect it from the plentiful thorn bushes in the reserve.
Sure the big animals often get all the attention, but South Africa has some pretty awesome birds too – including this hornbill. Leave a comment, beautiful. |
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| Category: Africa, Animal Encounters, Hotels, South Africa | Print This PostPublished April 6, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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#FriFotos is a weekly photo event where photographers post their photos, all related to a specific theme on Friday. It’s a fun way to share your photos. You can find everyone’s photos by searching for #FriFotos on twitter. Each Friday I’ll be participating in the event and this week’s theme is “Balls”. So I thought I would find a few photos from the Animal Kingdom such as this weaver bird’s house in South Africa.
Or Impala dung outside my cabin in the bush.
Or a dung beetle rolling a ball of… dung! 2 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Photography | Print This PostPublished April 5, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That person, known as the Scorpion Queen, is covered in Scorpions. I discovered her at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Thailand. One of the featured attractions, the Scorpion Queen just stands there all day long with scorpions on her body. I have no idea how they don’t sting her.
For a few bucks, you can pay to stand next to her and have your picture taken. I declined, in part because I was being cheap and was tired of paying for photo opportunities over and over again in Thailand (a common occurrence), but also because I don’t trust bugs. They can’t be trained and a scorpion sting would hurt, badly. 3 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Thailand, Zoo | Print This PostPublished April 4, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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While strolling to my car in California last week I nearly stepped on this little snail. At first, I kept on walking. But then I turned around and got closer to the little creature. I stopped for a moment, got down on my hands and knees and watched it cross the sidewalk. I was struck by it’s size, determination, pace and beauty in it’s design. It didn’t matter that I had to get to the airport. I was mesmerized by this little snail. 2 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Animal Encounters | Print This PostPublished March 21, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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As a frequent traveler, I’m often asked what is my favorite country in the world. The answer is an easy one: South Africa. I’ve written more about South Africa than any other topic on this site. What makes South Africa so special? Why do I love it so much? The photo above is all I need to say. This is a photograph of an elephant in the Kruger National Park I took while I was driving through. It was that big, and that close to my car. No fences, no trenches, no chains, no barriers. Nothing. 6 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Nature, South Africa | Print This PostPublished October 13, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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I was recently reviewing some old photos and came across this snapshot of a South African Rock Dassie at Augrabies Falls National Park. I think it is by far, the cutest animal photo I have ever taken. What do you think? If you’d like to see more, click here to view my Facebook Fan Page Photo Album with more of these cute little buggers! What’s the cutest animal photo you’ve ever taken on your travels? Share by commenting. I’ll see you out there…! Visit the adventures with ben online store for travel ebooks 17 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Africa, Animal Encounters, South Africa | Print This PostPublished August 3, 2011 at 7:00 am |
Email This PostOn a recent trip to New England to visit family I drove past this retail store. It was out of business. With good reason, who’d ever want to eat their pet?
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Aquarium, Odd Observations, Signs | Print This PostPublished June 27, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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Guidebooks are useful. I am not embarrassed to carry one around with me all day when I travel. Nor do I fear “looking like a tourist” when I’m reading one in the middle of a town square. I also do a lot of prior-trip planning by reading. Yes I can “wing it”, but a little destination research can lead to big payoffs. From the same guidebook that showed me the best bathroom view in the world, came the opportunity to spot koalas along the Great Ocean Road. Where Can I Find Koala’s Along the Great Ocean Road?
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| Category: Animal Encounters, Australia, Nature | Print This PostPublished June 6, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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I was staying at the Cedar Lodge in Krugersdorp in South Africa for 3 months. It’s a delightful bed and breakfast and was the perfect home away from home. The Cedar Lodge happens to have a giant aviary and peacocks roaming the property. Every once in a while, the peacocks would fan their feathers. Of course, I never had my camera… until this day. It’s so rare to see a peacock with full feathers. It’s even rarer to have so many of the feathers in near-perfect condition. Many times they are missing a feather or two. Nonetheless, I thought I would share this moment with you. Leave a comment, beautiful. |
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