When it rains in Africa, it usually pours in buckets with rolling thunder and lightning. Sometimes it rolls through fast.…
One of my many tasks shortly after arrival in Maun was to buy a car. This is tremendously daunting. First…
When you travel abroad you have to expect mysterious medical challenges. Within 3 days of arriving in Botswana, my exploratory…
When coming to Botswana, a big question is, “what about malaria?” Malaria is here for sure, but what is the…
Because my visit to Botswana exceeds 6 months, I need to apply for temporary residency. The very thought breeds images…
You cannot go outside in Maun without shoes. Well, I exaggerate. Obviously you can, and my children often do (they…
Like internet and phone service, electricity is a prepaid utility in Botswana. Who knew! It’s actually very convenient. Unlike the…
I got a speeding ticket driving to Lake Ngami. I was going along (as we all do) and saw the…
Water is a worthy topic, especially in the desert during a drought. It’s also a worthy topic when you are…
The rain is two months late. In Tennessee, where I live, we always have rain. No one thinks about it.…