Move Over, Rick Steves
I have plans to author my very first (and most likely my very last) travel guidebook. Tentative chapters can be viewed under the drop down menu at the top.
It will be an ongoing, ever evolving creation. There’s no set timeline for post entries. Chapters may be introduced out of order and revised or added to at any time.
I’ve asked Denise to add her perspective now and then.
Keep watch.
Linda B.
The following three images are representative of what I’ve been doing to prepare for our 2020 trip to Africa. If you’re not already aware of my great passion for photography, it will be apparent with the reading of this post.
This is an image of all my gear – everything I own except for the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 lens which is wait-listed. Supposedly it will come in June. It will be worth the wait, as it will allow me to get up-close-and-personal with the wildlife. It was my big lens purchase for my new mirrorless full frame Nikon Z6 camera. I took the Nikon with me to England last year where I got incredible shots.
I added a Tamron 100-400 mm lens to bridge the gap with my older Nikon 5200. Yes, I am taking 2 camera bodies.
The green Mindshift bag is a dedicated camera bag with all kinds of organizational nooks and crannies. That, along with my orange REI duffle, should hold all of my cameras, photographic equipment and clothing.
These are just a few of the photography and travel books in my self-imposed curriculum. They include a catalogue from the Shangri-La of Photography: B and H Photo in NYC.
For me, B and H is every bit as much of a temptation as a fine ladies boutique. Their tech assistants can answer any question and give really great recommends. My slogan? Never travel without B and H!
This final picture, taken with my Nikon Z6, is probably over Newfoundland. I was on a flight to England that left Dulles around 6:30 PM. It was August and the sun was above the cloud cover so I had amazing views as the sun dipped below the horizon.
One of my photography books actually has a chapter on taking photographs out of airplane windows! Carol, our Tour Agent Extraordinaire,* arranged a window seat for me, so my camera will be ready!
*Carol Flax
Luxury Travel Advisor
An independent affiliate of McCabe World Travel
Virtuoso Member
carol@mccabeworld.com
Linda B here.
Greetings from the east coast half of this traveling duo.
It’s cloudy and cold in
Winchester, Virginia today.
The map below shows my flight plan from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, Kenya.
Denise and I won’t join forces until we arrive at our hotel in Nairobi on August 19.
First leg, Washington Dulles to Zurich: 9 hours
Layover: 1:50 hours
Second leg, Zurich to Nairobi: 6:45 hours
Total travel time: 17:35 hrs
Turn Right and Keep Going 