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There is a landscape in the heart of Botswana that in certain parts resembles a moonscape, it is known as Magadigadi Salt pans and one of the largest pans in the world. White soils dominate the area, pans, grassland, hazy blue/grey skies reflecting mirages dazzel as far as the eye can see. Acacia’s, Trumpet Thorn, Terminalia, Palms and other “sandvelt species” dot the landscape. It is a place that has inspired many early explorers to trek across the vastness of its interior. Amur Falcons (Eastern Red-Footed) Falcon Falco vespertinus Birding field trips exploring bush areas in Northern Eastern Botswana adjacent to the Zimbabwe border is a very rewarding experience for those that are interested! In late December early January, I visited an area along the Inchye River, which, incidently is dry for most of the year until the first rains arrive when it springs to life flooding the parched sandy riverbed.  Ichye River, Botswana photo copyright julieannedwards.com 2012
The first and only Anglo Boer War music CD by John Edmond!
“I salute all who fell in the war, as well as in all other conflicts. This is a tribute to those who were once adversaries and through reconciliation, went on to shape the essence of our great South African Nation. A must for every history and war enthusiast!” – John Edmond “The war between Britain, the Transvaal and Orange Free State Republics (1899-1902) was caused primarily because of the Boer irritation at British Colonial policy and the threat of losing independance of their gold rich land.
As a 4×4 safari enthusiast, I have experience with a wide selection of 4×4′s over the years including the old series 1, 2, 3, Discovery 110 & Discovery 2 Land Rovers. In 1989, donating two Land Rover 110 to “Operation Stronghold”, “Ride For The Rhino Campaign”, as a result of cycling from Glasgow to Zimbabwe for “Save The Rhino” in 1987/88! This year, I was recently a guest of Land Rover at their 4×4 field day. These courses provide familiarisation of Land Rovers to their owners in order to obtain the best out of their 4×4, build confidence for novice drivers in handling their 4×4′s correctly in rugged conditions, and, understanding their vehicles capability and strength.  Kilimanjaro Photo copyright 2011 “We headed south, and as the altitude dropped the temperature rose. The open plains, typical savannah with its acacia tortilis trees with their umbrella shapes offered relief from the midday sun. I looked up into the sky, way above the clouds, and noticed a mountain, rising 4,600 m (15,100 ft) from its base; it was the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft), a dramatic sight to view from the surrounding plains. It was the legendary Kilimanjaro, a Maasai word meaning Large Rock.” Extracts from Hokoyo, Silent Spoors & Parting Blades by Julie Anne Edwards 2009. Africa is the second largest landmass on Earth, and has hundreds of different cultures, ethnic groups, who have many local culinary traditions. On all my journeys traversing the continent I have always taken a keen interest in the diverse cuisine found north, south, west and east of our Equator and decided it was time to share snipits of my personal experiences on the subject, “African Food”!  Julie Anne Having Traditional Rainforest Makeup, By An Achuar! Tropical rainforests and the indigenous people who live in these jungles are threatened throughout the globe, this is due mainly to logging, mining and in Africa’s Congo Basin the bushmeat trade is rife and out of control. In this post I have decided to share a bit about my visit to an Eco Lodge & Reserve located in one of the most remote and well protected parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. Deep in the nearly two million acres of the Achuar people’s territory, my only access into this remote region was by air—flying in a small plane over an unbroken green expanse of rainforest.  Leave a comment  ECO Earth, Eco Tourism, Tropical Rainforests  amazon eco lodge, amazon forest people, amazon rainforest tribes, congo rainforest animals, eco lodge, eco tourism rainforest, eco trousim holiday, ecofriendly hilidays, ecotourism destinations, example of eco tourism, kapawi, sustainable travel, tropical rainforest people
“Patterns in the Grass” a Film by Derek and Beverley Jourbert African Species Important Zebra Migration Hot Spots!  Julie Anne cycling out of the Rift Valley, Central Tanzania, 1988 On safari is an opportunity to not only track the “Big Game”, but also observing different tree species and their ranges, unlike animals and birds, trees also have neiche habitats. In 1988, whilst riding my bicycle across Africa to “Save the Rhinos”, I noted the changes in terrain and vegetation types, I travelled through.  Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata, known as the Reticulated or Somali Giraffe. Photo copyright Lewa Safari Camp, 2011 “The Reticulated Giraffe is the most distinctively different, described as having a “latticework” of these lines separating dark patches with regular edges, unlike any other animal”. Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis |
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