I am packed and ready to head back to South Africa. I am very excited about going back I jumping right into 3 days in Botswana. DFW to Chicago - London - Johannesburg. COACH all the way this time. Land in JNB early am and two hours later fly to Maun(Botswana) and then a charter flight to a Eagle Island camp and a game drive in the afternoon. Think I will be awake - you bet.

Next day I fly to another camp and will meet up with another TUSKER for one night who is already over there doing an 8 day pre Botswana itinerary. We will be together at Khawhai River Lodge.

Then to Chobe and Sauvute Elephant Camp for one night. Then Maun to JNB to CPT to meet all the other Tuskers and off to Birkenhead.

Julie leaves on Thursday and is going to straight to Birkenhead House the lucky girl will be there about 5 nights altogether.

Debbie will be sitting in my chair. Be gentle with her she is still recovering from MUSH.

This time ROARERS - I have pretty colored luggage tags so I dont have to stand in one place and flap my arms like a plane!