The students were able to sleep in. A 'suggested' breakfast time was 8:15AM.
We leave for the Belize City International Airport by 11:30AM. Ample time to get checked in and pay our departure tax. Our plane does not leave until 3:45.
I am sorry to say Lincoln, Sasha and Ryan have had colds. Good thing we are coming home today as I have given out all my Triaminic and Theraflu! Plus, the students have used up their supply of Dayquil too! None of them have ear issues so flying should be ok. I do have Sudafed (my doctor recommends it for congestion) and I will give it to those that are still congested just before we fly to prevent ear pressure issues. I seemed to have had enough moleskin, Band-Aides, bug spray, After Bite cream, Neosporin and other ointments/creams for everyone. I am so grateful that everyone had fun and there were no medical problems. Just a few colds that are already clearing up.
We have about 2 hours in the Dallas airport so we have ample time to get through customs.
Even though they slept in this AM, I think most of them will be VERY tired by 11PM when they arrive into San Diego. They are ready for NO humidity, NO BUGS!!!! and AMERICAN food. Several will request a burger from In and Out on the way home from the airport! Sorry!
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.