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First Sight
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CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
By Margaret Andrews, Audley traveler
”In July 2017, I took my son, his partner and three teenage grandchildren to Botswana, Zambia and Victoria Falls. Sango Safari Camp in Botswana was luxurious, with private game drives, plus delicious food. We then flew north to Chobe Safari Lodge. The best activity there was a private boat trip on the river. It took place at lunchtime, so very few boats were out, enabling us to get close to many animals, including a family of elephant sheltering a young calf as they came down to drink. This was the closest I have ever been to wild elephant with their young.”
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CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
By Gordon T. Harris, Audley Traveler
”My partner, Debbie, and I walked the incline up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep feeling the warmth of the sun and a gentle breeze, listening to the faint ring of the many brass chimes. We participated in three clockwise walks around the pagoda, all the while concentrating only on positive thoughts. As the sun was beginning to set, we were invited to experience the monks’ blessing ceremony. The serene atmosphere was extremely soothing and we became curious about the daily life of a Thai monk. Leaving in silence, we savored the calm as the chanting continued to occupy our minds.”
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