January 2012
‘A Near Miss’
“On belay”, “Belay on”, “Climbing”, “Climb on” is the constant mantra of climbers. It’s the communication pattern that allows you to climb safely with your partner. By being consistent it allows two climbers separated by [...]
‘Seven Generation Ring’
She escaped from Los Angeles with barely a carload of possessions, leaving behind her Hollywood lifestyle, her eccentric artist husband and the famous actors and actresses that were her neighbours. She took the possessions that [...]
‘Close Encounter’
Ruaha National Park, was the fifth game park of the trip, and was also one of the remotest in Tanzania. Mike had seen it all, experienced the elephants of Tarangire National Park, swatted tseste flies [...]
‘First Time’
Darrell unzipped the tent with his gloved hand and entered gruffly and stood above him….”You’re up…” Bob couldn’t believe it was already his turn. Bob rubbed his eyes fearing the moment, the voice and the [...]
‘Standing in the Rain’
Salim sat cross-legged as frankincense flooded the room and the sweet coffee soothed him. He stared out the window lost in thought. His long white robes covered him from shoulder to ankle and his embroidered [...]