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    Hitting Pub Street with some locals to show us around
    Looking forward to our late dinner with Chris and Dennis after a long dayA band of about 60 macaque monkeys rule Angkor Wat

    Siem Reap, Cambodia

    2024年3月19日〜21日, カンボジア ⋅ ☁️ 97 °F

    Greeted by local students performing traditional Khmer dance and music, we arrive late to our hotel in the charming village of Siem Reap. Early the next day we travel one hour to Beng Mealea, a temple visited by few tourists and inaccessible until recently. We returned for a delicious traditional Cambodian lunch and to recharge aching muscles after exploring in 97 degree with high humidity.

    At 3:00 we venture out by Tuk Tuk, which we now believe is the only way to arrive to a 12th century temple. After three hours of exploring, it was time for another meal and night on the town. Our guides from earlier in the day invited us and our Holland Shore Excursion escorts to check out their favorite spots on Pub Street. We were surprised to find a packed, bustling cosmopolitan scene of shops, restaurants, and clubs lit up like Tokyo. We appreciated the $2.50 gin and tonics!

    The next morning, breakfast comes early before beginning the hour-long trek to the region’s new airport. While it is beautiful and modern, the distance is far from ideal. Fortunately we were able to get into the lounge while we waited for our delayed flight to carry us to Ho Chi Minh City.    もっと詳しく

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    Dwellings are built on stilts to provide cool shade beneath, and keep above flood waters in summer

    Beng Mealea, Cambodia

    2024年3月20日, カンボジア ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    A Buddhist monk smiles as he passes by the West entrance to the ruins of Beng Mealea. We feel smothered like being wrapped in a still-damp bedspread hot out of the dryer. Trees thrive as they emerge from heaps of sandstone ruins nestled in thick jungle. This primarily Hindu temple built around the time, and with similar architecture, as Angkor Wat hasn’t fared well against treasure hunters and tomb raiders. Still, we marvel at the incredible scale and beauty of yet another world heritage site.もっと詳しく

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    Ankor WatBreaking from Shaiva tradition, Ankor Wat was dedicated to VishnuBaroque Khmer architecture216 faces dedicated to Buddha but which may be of King Jayavarman VII himselfBayon templeBas relief of Bayon TempleLiDAR imaging reveals a vast city hidden beneath the jungleArriving at Bayon Temple via Tuk Tuk

    Largest Religious Structure on Earth

    2024年3月20日, カンボジア ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F

    António da Madelena, a Portuguese Capuchin friar, was one of the first Western visitors to Angkor Wat, the monumental and moated 12th Century Hindu- Buddhist temple in what, today, is northern Cambodia. It “is of such extraordinary construction”, he told the historian Diogo do Couto in 1589, “that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements which the human genius can conceive of.

    “One of these temples – a rival to that of Solomon and erected by some ancient Michelangelo might take an honourable place beside our most beautiful buildings,” he wrote. “It is grander than anything left to us by Greece or Rome, and presents a sad contrast to the state of barbarism in which the nation is now plunged.

    Recent discoveries using modern LiDAR techniques “reveal perhaps the first low density city with its ambitious network of roads and canals, reservoirs and dams carved from the forest. From its moated temple with its lotus-bud towers, its courtyards and galleries, friezes of warriors, kings, demons, battles and three thousand heavenly nymphs, all shaped in thirty-seven years by 300,000 workers and 6,000 elephants, or so inscriptions say, from millions of sandstone slabs floated down from Phnom Kulen, Angkor stretched for miles around.

    “Khmer cities were connected to one another, so the “built-up” area of Angkor seems to have been bigger than anyone today, much less barefoot 16th Century Portuguese friars, has been able to figure. An enormous and intricate irrigation system mapped by Evans and Chevance provided Angkor with food – rice for the main part – and yet the ever-increasing scale of this engineered and well populated landscape was, it seems, its undoing.”

    - Excerpts from The surprising discovery at
    Angkor Wat, 14 March 2017, By Jonathan Glancey, BBC.    もっと詳しく

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    Model of Tuas Port, Singapore's fully automated harbor of the future

    Singapore

    2024年3月23日〜24日, シンガポール ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F

    A smile forms across my face as the shuttle whisks us beneath the super tree grove at Gardens by the Bay. We seek refuge into a cloud forest and flower dome, both enclosed inside the latest greenhouses in the world. Collected rainwater is pumped through cooling systems powered by photovoltaic arrays on the super trees, which also vent hot air.

    We marvel at living buildings, draped in verdant ribbons and which adorn the horizon. All this while intense sunshine and paralyzing humidity grabs ahold of us with clenched fists. In search of brunch, passive cooling strategies are put to the test as we meander experimental urban corridors, made bearable by the induced breeze.

    Gorgeous flavors of Little India dance across our palates but cause perspiration to return, despite ample air conditioning. Michelin menus followed by jaw dropping cocktail menus and Sotol imbued with the essence, and spirit, of a rattlesnake show us what China Town can do. The old, the new, perfect cleanliness, masterful retail, flawless public transport—could Singapore really be the model for cities of the future?    もっと詳しく

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    Sambhodi Chaithya Buddhist TempleColombo Lotus TowerIts a tight fitSLNS Gajabahu along with her sister ship, both former US Coast Guard Cutters

    Colombo, Sri Lanka

    2024年3月28日, スリランカ ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    The shuttle snakes through industrial port roads, winding and curving back in like pretzels. It drops us at the gate where we are nearly trampled by workers flooding into a bus for their lunch. We penetrate the crowds of drivers offering Tuk Tuks to various sites, vigilant and determined to walk to our lunch destination. I’m soaking wet already, but we press on looking forward to the air conditioning. Our plan is derailed by a local who convinces us to go somewhere more authentic.

    We end up being whisked away in a Tuk Tuk after all, though they weren’t intended to fit three guys. Our skilled driver delivers us to a local spot, which is also where Uber Eats apparently drives a lot of business. The food choices explained, we end up with curated plates filled with excellent and quite spicy cuisine. After lunch, we enjoy local iced Celon tea and coffee. We never found meaningful AC. Our energy reserves sapped, we decide to make our way back to the ship for a refresh.    もっと詳しく

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    Maldives

    2024年3月30日〜31日, モルディブ ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F

    Disconcertingly warm current encircles our bodies until a more temperate patch allows equilibrium to return. Bathing along sun soaked shores, lagoons are filled with palm trees and white sand and contentment. We encounter friends who join us while we imbibe. We swim through water falls and to manmade islands through an impossibly warm sea. We remind ourselves this is an ephemeral experience after learning that the highest elevation in the country is a mountain of 17 feet. But while it’s here, why not soak it up?もっと詳しく

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    Special Chef’s Dinner

    2024年4月3日, Laccadive Sea ⋅ 🌙 84 °F

    We were invited to join Chef Neil and Chef Tiffany for an exclusive Chef’s Club dinner. Secret, at first, and reserved for select few guests as an appreciation of our enthusiasm, we asked good friends Ron and Bill to accompany us.

    Jaques, the Cellar Master, and Jobelle, the Sommelier and soon-to-be Cellar Master, poured copious wine into our glasses. We were ill-prepared for the heights of culinary excellence to which we would ascend. Invited to tour the galleys for Pinnacle Grill and the main dining room, we caught a rare glimpse of these facilites in full swing. For one course, we got to retrieve our own plates and bring them to our table ourselves. Ten courses delivered a truly an amazing experience, which included molecular gastronomy techniques. This was the best food we enjoyed all year.    もっと詳しく

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    Praslin Island, Seychelles

    2024年4月4日, セイシェル ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F

    Gentle rolling across the 26 mile journey to Praslin Isand, pronounced “praley,” from Mahé lulls us into a relaxed state. We climb the steep winding mountainside to the Vallée de Mai national park. A canopy sprawls high above offered by tall palms which harbor the threatened Coco de Mer. Producing the largest seed in the plant kingdom, these trees grow over 118 feet and their fruit can weigh 99 lbs.

    We meet local inhabitants of the jungle before descending to the beach for lunch and a quick swim. Beauty against a backdrop of towering granite mountains provides a stark contrast to our Maldivian experience just a few days ago.    もっと詳しく

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    Silhouette Island, Seychelles

    2024年4月5日, セイシェル ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    Walking along a path strewn with trees and bridges over lagoons, we arrive at our resort destination. Shade cast down by tired trees, hunched over, offer respite from the equatorial sun. Local Takamaka rum replenishes our mood while the gorgeous beach nourishes our souls.

    A feast of local fare is offered, including coconut curry with fish or octopus, paired with beautiful chile salsa and salad of hearts of palm. We indulge on sweets and sparkling wine. Then one last splash in the pool and coriander and cinnamon spiced rum to send us on our way in a trance of happiness.    もっと詳しく

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    Park Hyatt, Zanzibar

    2024年4月8日〜9日, タンザニア ⋅ 🌧 81 °F

    Storm clouds permeate the horizon as a deluge lets loose around us. We tender to shore across a rolling swell, admiring the conviction of those aboard other small, uncovered boats. Navigating the winding streets, perhaps more accurately alley ways, we arrive at our hotel.

    Blending Swahili, Persian, Indian, and European influences, the former small palace of the Sultan of Oman has been transformed into a five star accommodation for these excited guests. Known as Mambo Msiige, or “not to be copied,” this mansion sits among the markets and Stone Town’s main attractions.

    After exploration and adventure, we enjoy local fare accompanied by live music. Drinks and music and friends carry us sturdily, late into the night.    もっと詳しく

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    One of Zanibar's 500+ legendary wooden doorsSultan of Oman's large palace

    Stone Town & Zanzibar City, Tanzania

    2024年4月8日〜9日, タンザニア ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    Once the crown jewel of the spice trade, Zanzibar's wealth and influence were unparalleled in East Africa. However, the haunting legacy of the slave trade lingers amidst the city's ornate architecture. From the grandeur of what was once the Sultan's Palace and the bustling markets brimming with spices, we find a harsh reality which exemplifies a transformation from the wealthiest African nation to one grappling with economic and social challenges. Nevertheless, genuine hospitality and smiles greet us everywhere.もっと詳しく

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    Standing 50 feet from the surface of the sea, we have a great view of the big wavesZanzibar sunset departureWaiting at the airport for our flight to Johannesburg

    Enroute to Maputo

    2024年4月13日, モザンビーク ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Clarity and the feeling of life itself returns today as caffeine flows while we await our departure for our week-long overland adventure. We reflect on the significant movement over the past 36 hours. First our ship was pitching until dinner time when we changed course due west for Maputo. Then a graceful, but quite impressive roll resulted in what I called the Zuiderdam Tango. Perched 50 feet above on the deck 3 promenade, we enjoyed a front row experience of the thundering waves as they smashed into our hull and shot spray high above to deck 9. We enjoyed a lovely Italian dinner paired with wine.もっと詳しく

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    Statue of anti-apartheid politician Oliver Reginald TamboOur first dinner with fellow travelers and host for the night, PatHalloumi salad with hummus dressingDowntown Sandton

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    2024年4月13日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    No Zebras spotted as we approach Joburg by air. That’s ok, though, we’re only one day into our journey. Upon arrival at our hotel, we share a warm welcome with plenty of cold wine and fabulous tour host, Pat. Later, we get to know our travel companions and taste local cuisine, like Chakalaka. A fabulous stop as we make our way east to Hoedspruit.もっと詳しく

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    Bill, Anita, and John join us in the Land Cruiser to embark on our journeyPride of lions clean blood off their paws after feasting on a warthogWhite-backed Vulture mating pairOur Tracker, NicoCape Buffalo2Dung BeetleNico explains this poop belings to a male and female pair of RhinosImpala

    Kapama River Lodge (Day 1), Hoedspruit

    2024年4月14日〜16日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Minutes after crossing into Kapama Game Reserve, we spot our first safari prize—a male giraffe. Soon after we encounter Impala then Common Warthog. And this was just our 10 minute drive from the airport to check in. After a late lunch and brief tea, we hopped back in the Land Cruiser to enjoy our first proper game drive. Adventure came swiftly as our tracker picked up the trail of rhinos and leopards.

    We caught up to a mating pair of leopards, who were elusive and understandably intent on keeping things private. Nevertheless, they allowed a few glimpses before disappearing into their underbrush love nest. We encountered Zebra, Cape Buffalo, Spotted Hyena, the rare Greater Kudu, and African Bush Elephant.

    Not yet satisfied, we pulled over to let our eyes adjust to the darkness over a sundowner G&T in the company of bats. Once we resumed, we were treated to a pride of lions cleaning themselves of gore from their warthog feast. Our second day of overland adventure proved quite the success and so we returned for dinner and a sumptuous bath.    もっと詳しく

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    Male White Rhino
    Female Leopard patrols her territory, driving out the interloper mating pairCollins explains about Giraffe walking like camels, but running like horsesPair of female White Rhinos looking after a juvenile mailExpert guide, Collins

    Kapama River Lodge (Day 2), Hoedspruit

    2024年4月15日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    People talk endlessly about the Big 5—Elephants, Leopards, Cape Buffalo, Rhinos, and Lions. We must be incredibly lucky because we saw them all in our first 12 hours. Then we nearly did it again, seeing 4 of the 5 in one game drive. Our guides Collins and Nico show us their expert tracking skills, explaining what they see and hear along the way.

    The mating pair of leopards we saw the day before have invaded the territory of another female. She’s pissed, as identified by the tracks of all three. We catch up with her as she marks her territory and continues driving the mating pair away.

    Later, we catch up with a delinquent adolescent Rhino and his two female chaperones. They in search for someone else to dump this troublesome kid on to while he demands attention at every moment.    もっと詳しく

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    SunriseWarthogsWildebeestDwarf MongoosePrivate flight for our group over the parkLook what I can spy from my bathtub!

    Transfer to Kruger Shalati

    2024年4月16日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    The putrid stench, which has reset the definition to a new level, penetrated and stabbed my nostrils. A violent gagging and urge to turn away overwhelmed me. And then I saw it.

    We awoke again at 5 am and set out for our final game drive at Kapama. What more could we ask for having seen the whole set of big five, up close, multiple days in a row?

    We saw the sun rise like hot, smoldering coals in the distance. A pair of rhinos cross the road, just below the rising orb. We venture out to a new area which is similar to the Serengeti plains. Wildebeests, Cape Buffalo, a dazzle of Zebras, a Jackal, and plenty of Impala present themselves. We encounter Dwarf Mongoose, a Water Monitor Lizard, and Warthogs. Then finally, a surprise. This first had seen its last day. We find a pride of lions feasting, with a contended gaze. What a finale to send us on our way to our private Cessna flight to Skukuza.    もっと詳しく

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    Bush Elephant grazing near a Cape BuffaloCape Buffalo only returned recently after several months absence hereDirectly below our roomFood was next-level, spectacularA shot taken from the bathroom sinkOur welcome to Kruger by Crocodiles and Baboons

    Train on the Bridge

    2024年4月16日〜18日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F

    Named after the warrior queen Shalati, our hotel is actually a train situated on the historic Sabi Bridge inside Kruger National Park. Among the first female chiefs of the Tebula, she was known to defend her clan with a war axe. Today, the defense is provided by slingshots wielded by servers who try to deter impossibly persistent monkeys.

    When the train became operational in 1894, it was to transport riches to the colonizers. But the mining operations turned sour and by 1923, they began experimenting with new tourism ideas, including hunting while the train parked overnight near the bridge. Letters in the press remarked: “This so called-called game reserve is merely a refuge for dangerous wild animals, a focus of disease, and should be swept away”. Another indicated “In the twenty years which have passed, the land might have held hundreds of happy smiling homesteads instead of only lion and disease”.

    Eventually, James Stevenson-Hamilton accounted as follows: “The interest betrayed by the public in the animals and the remarks I overheard when mixing with the guests, made me at last confident that, could only our national park scheme mature, it would become popular and therefore an asset to the country. It was beyond measure encouraging to feel that the South African public, despite tradition, might be content to look at animals without wanting to kill them”.

    He was right. Kruger National Park is now a precious thing which benefits conservation of the land and the wild game. It employs locals living and working in surrounding villages. This time, it is supported and paid for by strong foreign tourism, although locals have plenty of affordable access themselves.    もっと詳しく

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    Hyena cub
    Male African Bush ElephantWoolly-necked StorkAmong 40-50 Community Spider nests in this treeKuduSpotted LeopardWild Dogs, which are quite rareHyena and her cubsBaby BaboonSabie RiverCape StarlingVervet MonkeyMillipede

    Kruger National Park

    2024年4月17日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    We are already in the park, so our game drive begins before we set foot in the vehicle. We spot Pied Kingfishers, crocodiles, and Woolly-necked Stork. We see a Marshall Eagle, and the 5-legged African Bush Elephant (wink, wink). After astonishingly good luck, now it’s time for us to encounter the rarest and most exotic wildlife. We tick off wild dogs, young Spotted Hyena cubs, another Kudu, yet another Leopard, Cape Starling, Community Spiders, and Vervet Monkeys. But even more is still to be found in this unique conservation area. We are beyond grateful and appreciative to those who made it possible, including mother nature herself.もっと詳しく

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    John, Anita, Bill, and Chris are our table matesPark Rangers stand guard while we enjoy an evening in wild game territory, surrounded by hyenas

    African Bush Dinner

    2024年4月17日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    Protected by armed rangers, we dine under the stars in the African Bush. Welcomed by traditional singing and dancing, we arrive to candles, lanterns and camp fires. The Chef and his crew set up a sprawling selection of grills, pots, bowls and plates. We smell savory grilled meats, fish, and spices against the crisp evening air. Warm hospitality spills over as we explore the camp and anticipate what may come next.

    We feast on traditional flavors, chakalaka, klingklip, crocodile carpaccio, and curry. Hyena calls can be heard, are they the ones we saw in the road on the way in? Our guides spot two, checking us out. We continue enjoying fine company and a gorgeous setting as we move around the camp fire with wine and Amarula. At last we must pack up and return to our train elsewhere in the park.    もっと詳しく

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    Capetown

    2024年4月18日〜19日, 南アフリカ ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    Crescent mountain ranges give way to fertile hillsides as they cast dramatic shadows across farm valleys. We gaze upon the surrounding terrain as we approach Capetown by air.

    Once aboard, we drop our bags and prepare to depart swiftly before Zuiderdam repositions to another berth. Before we do, I spot fisherman undressing on deck aboard a Chinese ship astern. Some are showering outdoors to remove a few layers of penetrating stench from a long fishing contract. Even we can smell it from our balcony.

    Together with Bill, we walk along the wharf which smells and feels like the familiar Seattle waterfront. Choirs singing traditional African music for dancers blend appropriately into the young aspiring guitar-playing songwriters giving us their best. We find a pub and run into fellow passengers shortly thereafter who join for an evening of drinks and stories.

    The next day, after a futile attempt at recovering my lost pair of earphones, we venture to The Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia. Beautiful tree-lined winding roads carry us up into the foothills to prime wine country. We arrive to a setting so spectacular we glance at each other without saying a word.

    Transported on a magnificent culinary adventure, we are delighted by coal roasted tomato mille-feuille made from coconut paper. The tasting menu is simply titled ‘From the Garden.’ Yet we are tantalized by the savory and tangy Vietnamese Nem topped with sesame cream followed by Paratha featuring pickled oyster mushrooms with BBQ tofu purée. Each course brings textures and flavors of elements unfamiliar, like Ras El Hanout dressing. Each is intentionally paired with gorgeous South African wine. We are left feeling that our short stay hardly scratches the surface of what Capetown offers and that we must return one day soon.    もっと詳しく

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    Remenant of a passive fog horn with baffles powered by prevailing windRelics of penguin guano farmers of years pastThis colony once numbered in the tens of thousands, but after a bird flu, now is only 1,900.Bundled in thin layers, the wind chill and foggy air prove quite chillyInside perspective of a Zuiderdam tender

    Luderitz, Namibia

    2024年4月21日, ナミビア ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

    Massive dunes rise up from the shore, obscuring mountains in the distance. Intense sun warms the surface of everything it touches, though there is a crispness to the air. The landscape is stark, high contrast, saturated. It feels alien and exotic, beautiful, but eerie. A fragment of a village sits perched on the edge of a rocky bay. Streets are empty, does anyone live here?

    We learn of great plans for Luderitz, including establishing a second town 20 kilometers inland. Diamonds and fish exports may have kept this place from shriveling up completely. But it will be green hydrogen, a new port dedicated to imports, and sadly, oil platforms which will catapult it fully back onto the radar.

    Our catamaran ventures around the last rocky point as we see a wall of fog hanging back just behind our destination, Halifax Island. We pass a pod of white-sided dolphins, cormorants, and cape seals basking on barren rocks being beaten by incoming surf. Our target is the African Penguin colony, but before we arrive the fog moves in silently, hugging us tightly with its frigid embrace. We glimpse a peak at movement near the shore, a flamingo and a penguin hurriedly retreating towards its den. First a pause, then overly enthusiastic flapping, and then a tumble to his belly. Back up again, waddling more carefully, he continues on home.    もっと詳しく

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    Walvis Bay, Namibia

    2024年4月22日, ナミビア ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

    As the fish was tossed high into the air, Bubbles tracks its angle of trajectory and leaps off the stern. He emerges moments later, leaping out of the water in a perfectly smooth ballistic dance until he reaches his beloved snack. Precious few moments are gained to allow the last of us to board the catamaran, unscathed by an enthusiastic Cape Seal.

    We explore the lagoon all morning in the company of dolphins, seals, pelicans, and millions of jellyfish. Fog lifts and we are treated to a gorgeous day spotting wildlife and learning about the German takeover of Walvis Bay during the First World War. While aboard Wian serves Champagne as we are kept company by a few hitchhiking pelicans who make themselves at home inside.

    Our journey continues as we climb into a Land Cruiser for an afternoon dune run toward Sandwich Harbor. Alas, the tide comes in too swiftly, we don’t quite make it. We get out and enjoy the dramatic scene of towering sand spilling into the sea. We venture on to a picnic lunch paired with water dug straight out of the sand. We spot Oryx grazing on butter-nuts growing out of the subterranean river. While we make our way back, Armand pulls over for a few photos with the flamingos and each other.    もっと詳しく

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    No land in sight, yet our speed is zeroThe ship's azipods are positioned to the sides to hold our position

    Null Island (0°0'0"N, 0°0'0"E)

    2024年4月26日, World ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

    We stop for thirty minutes to, once again, pay our respects to Neptune, and of course explore Null Island. While the ship hovers in place, we overhear explanations offered by fellow passengers.

    “It’s the vanishing point.”
    “The place where everything is zero.”
    “The place that nothing exists.”
    “You can see the actual line of the equator.”
    “What’s the point of going forward, there’s nothing to see.”

    Here we find ourselves simply at the intersection of two arbitrary lines made up by humans, the prime meridian and the equator.    もっと詳しく

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    Erosion from illegal gold mining destroyed the Pra RiverMen and boys duck as huge waves approach before continuing to work their fishing netsA Village Elder performs blessing to welcome us and keep us safeHer expression captures the effect of fish-smelling smoke and oil over intense heat belowCasava is a staple in the diet of the local people

    Cape Coast & Takoradi, Ghana

    2024年4月27日, ガーナ ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F

    The nuclear family is a foreign concept in Ghana. Instead, families typically live 20-25 to a home. Walking into one, you might not be able to tell who are the parents of the children running around—it’s the family who will raise them. And together in villages, families can run upwards of 500-600 members. Each community will specialize into some trade or craft. The one we visited focused on food production, primarily fishing and processing of the fish. But with no refrigeration, and temperatures in the mid nineties, the result is wholly unfamiliar to us.

    Much of our experience in Ghana challenged us. We found it quite difficult to not judge, to not blame, to accept what was the normal day-to-day. But with no infrastructure, no light from behind the eyes of children, no resources benefiting the people, and no hope of building a better future, we did judge. We did feel. This was the legacy of colonialism.    もっと詳しく

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