Africa, predictably, was awesome. Eswatini and Lesotho were both surprising in different ways, and Zimbabwe did not disappoint. OK, no leopards or cheetahs, but we got to track rhino on foot, saw lion in all the parks they were present, camped and walk in Mana Pools, with elephants, lions, hyena and leopard passing through our camp. More time in South Africa next time.
But now, the trip Covid interrupted, we are in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Australia is privileged to have this vast, wonderful country on its doorstep- yet we neglect 99% of it. The food, the wildlife, the scenery, the people have all been great.
Our tip began in Thailand, and continued in Korea, which was so-so. The Philippines continues to grow on me (thanks Pete). We even ate reasonably well this time. Java and another big must-do destination- Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park- coming soon, and southern India to round out the year