Seeing the Unexpected in Tansania’s Ngorongoro Crater

On our final night in Ngorongoro Crater, we had an exciting game drive, spotting wildlife like hyenas, flamingos, and zebras. We finally saw a leopard, achieving the Big Five. The campsite was cold but offered close encounters with zebras. The experience was memorable, and I cherished the adventure despite looking forward to civilization.

Andrea Camps in the Diverse Serengeti of Tanzania

As I mentioned in the previous post, I don’t always pay attention to the small details of each trip I go on. For this trip I knew there would be some camping. However, I wasn’t exactly aware that we would be camping for four nights in a row, two in the middle of the Serengeti. I was quite excited to see the animals but not excited for cold showers, shared washrooms, and the possibility of wild animals lingering around the…

Dash Point State Park: From the Beach to the Forest

A beautiful, sunny day in February is a great opportunity to do some exploring. On such a Saturday we decided to travel down to Federal Way and explore Dash Point State Park. Washington state has over 100 state parks so there are a number of locations to see, and we have only visited a few of them. It was time to explore more. Dash Point is on Puget Sound in Federal Way. We took the 320th St. exit off I-5…