Author Archives: volovecto

Happy Easter, Happy Spring

Posted on April 21, 2011 by volovecto

  Jesus painting, circa 1900   It is Spring in Michigan, at least by the calendar.  So far in April, we have had one day with two inches of snow, and one day of 85 degrees.  April in Michigan is … Continue reading →

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Stanley’s Camp

Posted on March 23, 2011 by volovecto

From the Chobe National Park and Sevute Under Canvas, I flew Safari Air to Stanley’s Camp, a permanent camp just outside of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta.  Stanley’s Camp is run by Sanctuary Retreats, and is a beautiful camp.  The … Continue reading →

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Sevute Under Canvas

Posted on March 15, 2011 by volovecto

After leaving the Macatoo camp I spent three days and nights in a mobile tent camp in the Chobe National Park.  All transfers between camps in the delta are done by small aircraft.  In a jeep, 5 km can take you an hour … Continue reading →

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Macatoo

Posted on March 14, 2011 by volovecto

The Macatoo horseback safari camp is just outside of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta.  The flight from Maun (where I landed on Air Botswana coming from Johannesburg, S. Africa) to the Macatoo camp airstrip was about 35 minutes in a small single … Continue reading →

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Thrills, Chills, and Mortal Danger: Just Another Day on Horseback in the Okavango Delta

Posted on March 9, 2011 by volovecto

At the African Horseback Safari camp, the day begins at 6 am with coffee and biscuits in your tent. At 630 we all meet at the main camp circle for breakfast, toast and coffee warmed over the open fire. At … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on February 22, 2011 by volovecto

I will be traveling again this upcoming Sunday.  A dream trip of mine is about to come about, a combination of my favorite activities;  horseback riding and African safari.  The Okavango Delta in Botswana is my travel destination.  I hope … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day Blizzard

Posted on February 2, 2011 by volovecto

Any groundhog leaving its burrow in Michigan this morning would not have seen its shadow.  If winter ends early, as predicted by the groundhog, it would be good news to all of us now digging out from under at least … Continue reading →

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Essentials

Posted on January 31, 2011 by volovecto

  When icicles are hanging from the roof and the temperature dips below the zero mark on the Fahrenheit scale, I turn to comfort food and wool clothing.  Having been raised by parents who were either from  the old country, … Continue reading →

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Diana, A Celebration

Posted on January 21, 2011 by volovecto

When it is 15 degrees outside, I tend to look for indoor activities.  Luckily for me, the Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting the Diana, A Celebration exhibit.  So I spent Thursday Jan. 20th at GRAM.  The exhibit is nine … Continue reading →

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A Lion in Winter

Posted on January 15, 2011 by volovecto

During my recent move from Florida to Michigan, I wasn’t alone.  My two cats were forced to make the move as well.  They weren’t happy about it and made their feelings known.  In Florida they were inside/outside cats with their … Continue reading →

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