After a two and a half week break from the bush it is wonderful to be back at Londolozi. Walking straight back into a loving ‘extended family’ is heart-warming and makes the lengthy travel process fade into oblivion. To see the many smiley faces gives me an idea of the feeling of welcoming that guests must feel when they too arrive here at Londolozi.
I have just finished unpacking from the most sensational road-trip through the United States of America. Wow, what a beautiful country full of so many incredible vistas and landscapes combined with fascinating people.
I have completed wading through the plethora of photos that I took in an attempt to capture just some of the beauty and variation. I thought I would put up a couple just to show you how spectacular this planet really is and how lucky we are to call earth our home. What was intriguing for me was to see just how different this environment is from that at Londolozi.
If you are American, or have travelled to this wonderful country, you may know some of the spots where these pictures were taken. For a bit of fun I have decided to not say where the photos were taken and let you try guess the location. Some are much easier than others. I will reveal the answers in a few days…have fun and put your answers in the comments below!
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Number 6
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Number 12
Number 13
I hope you enjoyed some of the pictures. I can’t wait to get back on the road here and into the bush. I had an absolute blast in the States, but I certainly have not lost the bite that pulls me back to Africa. It is exceptionally hard to explain what the bite is, but it is contagious. I love it! I can’t wait to see the animals again and get back into the swing of things. With the beautiful season of Autumn currently at play, I have craved to get my head back into the natural cycles of the bushveld. I look forward to another six weeks of magic as our Winter Calendar shortly begins, and to sharing this magic with you.
And to think I do this as a job!
It is in Africa that my soul truly feels at home
Written and photographed by Adam Bannister
Special thanks to Erin Puckett
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Welcome back Adam. I know where most of your photos were taken…I’ve travelled the USA many many times.
Adam! How beautiful! It was such a joy to know you were here in our country, we were all feeling your presence. We know the pull to Africa and hope to meet you back there someday soon! Big love to you! Tam & Kym
Wonderful to hear that you are both doing well. I hope to see you again… and sooner rather than later
Well it would be cheating if I were to guess 😉 And just think, there are so many more places to see here in this beautiful country. When you return, you must visit Seattle as well.
Not long till part of our little tribe will be back to your part of the world!!! I’m so excited…glad you had a wonderful trip here and see you in June!!!
Big hug,
Denise
Denise you are going to have a magical time in South Africa…only 8 weeks away now !
Number 1 looks like Louisiana, but definitely somewhere in the South. Several were taken in Arizona including Monument Valley and Grand Canyon and number 13 has got to be New Orleans. You picked some great spots.
Well done Sandy
I will take a guess at a few at your beautiful pictures: #4 Grand Canyon (southern rim), #6 Glen Canyon Bridge in Coconino County, Arizona (crossing the Colorado River), and #10 Upper Antelope area – Big Bend in the Colorado River near Page, Arizona.
You got those 3 right 🙂
Ok, Just I few that I think I can guess quickly:
#1 – Bayou country, Louisiana
#4 – Grand Canyon, Arizona (Rafted the Colorado river there twice!)
#6 – Lee’s Ferry at the Grand Canyon below Glen Canyon dam
#13 – Jackson Square, New Orleans
I’ll keep thinking!
Im impressed Michael with you getting number one and thirteen.
Looks like a great trip.
Hmm
No1 : Either the NE or SE?
No2: Sedona
No 3- possibly Sedona or a bit north ?
No 4- Grand Canyon or Utah?
No 5-Highway 89 winding its way close to Utah?
No6-Bridge over Colorado river close to the AZ/Utah border.
No 7: Close to the UT border on the way to Lee’s Ferry-did you do the rafting trip in the canyon?
No8/9: Close to the UT /AZ border again or possibly in Utah?
No10: Hmm I think in UT or Nevada?
No11: Los Angeles?
No 12: Tecahapi??
No 13:No idea!!
Kk that is a very good effort. Just a couple of holes which i think others can fill now!
#4 is clearly the Grand Canyon.
Who can get number 12?
Desert of California?
Hey Adam! Those pictures are really wonderful. I am glad you had a good time in the states and it looks like you went to some sweet spots. Next time, however, you will have to make it out to Montana!
AT
“… I certainly have not lost the bite that pulls me back to Africa. It is exceptionally hard to explain what the bite is, but it is contagious. I love it! I can’t wait to see the animals again.”
It’s been 27 years since we lived in South Africa but the pull is still there.
Hey…you missed Hawai’i….the antipode of Botswana :>)
Had I known you were heading “state-side” … Our door is always open…In North Carolina!
Very kind of you thank you!
Absolutely stunning photos, Adam… wow! Really looking forward to seeing you again soon, my friend xo