Posted on 31 August 2010 by anthony
One other great thing that is both refreshing and frustrating is ‘Africa time’.
You could be waiting for 4 minutes, 4 hours, or 4 days (maybe 4 weeks sometimes) for a bus to leave!
But think about it – no one else in Africa is going to hurry and be stressed out, so why should you?
The below Funny Bumper Sticker Quote that I spotted in the Serengeti, Tanzania, says it all!
There’s heaps more Funny Bumper Stickers on Amazon!
There’s today’s Funny Bumper Sticker Quote.
Posted on 29 July 2009 by anthony
The George Bush Bar!
I’m not sure which George Bush this bar is named after, but regardless, I have no idea of the motivation for naming this bar spotted somewhere on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania in July 2008.
I’m not sure if Mr former President(s) has visited this bar bearing his own name.
Have a look closely at the photo – judging by the sign on the front door, the entire bar must be a toilet.
The irony of it all…
Other things to do in Tanzania after paying some shillings for a drink at the George Bush Bar – see the bizarre Hyrax which is related to an elephant, check out the excellent Ngorogoro Crater camping grounds, and go to the Hairdresser.
The George Bush Bar is almost as funny as this George Bush (Dumb and Dumber) Framed Art Poster Print.
Posted on 30 May 2009 by anthony
If you like Orange Crush, then Tanzania would be a place to visit. And I don’t mean the great R.E.M song called Orange Crush either!
This photo was taken at a bus stop on the road to Dar es Salaam on the way from Arusha (the base town for the Serengeti).
This sight is a common one throughout Africa – miscellaneous fruit and other produce hawkers wishing to make a living along the bus stop routes – and willing to do almost anything to make a sale.
Including trying to sell a large bag of oranges, so you can make enough Orange Crush to last you the rest of your life.
This sight would happen every time a bus stopped to pick up or lay off passengers. Actually, some of the orange hawkers would even run after the bus in case a last minute sale would appear from a barely opened window!
Unfortunately, I didn’t feel like eating 50 oranges, or drinking enough freshly squeezed Orange Crush that would provide me a yearly dose of Vitamin C in one day. This is just another example of what people in the third world have to do for a living.
Other things you can do in Tanzania besides making tonnes of Orange Crush – check out the Hyrax, watch elephants walk through the camping ground at Ngorogoro Crater, and go to the Hairdresser.
Of course, after you’ve had some Orange Crush!
Posted on 25 March 2009 by anthony
Hyrax are found all over Africa and in parts of the Middle East.
One can see Hyrax running all over the place, especially rocks, such as the ones pictured below.
But what kind of animal do you think a Hyrax is related to?
A rat? A rabbit? A guinea pig? Maybe even an otter or a beaver?
Or possibly Queen Elizabeth’s corgis?
No, the Hyrax is related to an elephant!
Hyrax inhabit mainly rocky terrain areas in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. These two Hyrax were shot (I mean photographed) at the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Hyrax usually form groups that include one dominant male. Other Hyrax males live a soliatary life and sometimes sneak the odd mate in with younger females. In the Serengeti, it’s quite easy to spot Hyrax running all over the rocks and having a good time.
So when you see a Hyrax, it’s not a big rat!
You find out more at What on Earth Is a Hyrax?
Posted on 20 March 2009 by anthony
This photo was taken at the camping ground on the edge of the Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania.
Yes, this elephant is not fenced in at all. Animals freely walk in and out of the Ngorogoro Crater and often through the campground, which is unfenced.
This large elephant walked straight past numerous tents to find some nice lush grass to munch on and didn’t seem to care there were loads of humans around.
Afterwards when it was full, the elephant walked past our tents again to venture back into the Ngorogoro Crater.
Do yourself a favour and visit the Ngorogoro Crater – one of the highlights of Africa.
However, try not to make this infamous memorial listing the ways people have died there.
Actually, you’ll have a blast at the Ngorogoro Crater. Make sure you get there before you die.
If you’re into wildlife spotting like me, check out Africa’s Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe.
