by JudyW | Oct 27, 2019 | Africa, closeencounters, Trekking, Trips, Uganda, wildlife
Since I was little, I’d always imagined being on a African Safari. And, at 46, I finally did it! Seeing giraffes, elephants, and lions in their natural environment was a dream come true. I always thought I’d go to Kenya or Tanzania, but when Travis said ...
by JudyW | May 25, 2018 | Australia, closeencounters, wildlife
If you read Part 2 of my series, you know I had an amazing experience with native animals in Cairns. Next, I was on the hunt to see them in the wild. I knew the last leg of the trip we’d be driving on the Grand Pacific Highway from Sydney to Melbourne. This was my...
by JudyW | Apr 3, 2018 | Australia, closeencounters, Trips, wildlife
In the Part 1 of this article I talk about my search for Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica. That was a fantastic experience. Well no surprise that when I went to Australia I was on a mission to see the fabulous animals there too. My list for Australia was a big one – they...
by JudyW | Mar 23, 2018 | Advice, closeencounters, Costa Rica, Trips, wildlife
There are lots of websites and people writing about what to do in Costa Rica, things they like, what to see, and where to go. So I’m going to write about something a little different and tell you about my experience trying to see animals up close. Animals are one of...