Observations of Africa

Glaciers disappearing from Kilimanjaro

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:43:00 +0000

One of the sad results of global warming. The snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro used to be abundant and beautiful. It will be sad to lose it. Read:

Glaciers disappearing from Kilimanjaro

Widget

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:59:00 +0000

Treasures of Zimbabwe

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:00 +0000

Another Look at Hwange National Park

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Zimbabwe’s unity government splits

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:56:00 +0000

This is what Mugabe has been pushing for. He's persecuted MDC MPs and supporters and violated the unity government agreements in order to pressure the MDC to walk. Zimbabwe will not be healed until Mugabe is gone.

Zimbabwe’s unity government splits

Hungry to learn across the world

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Here's an inspirational story from Tanzania.

Hungry to learn across the world

Bitter struggle to learn in Zimbabwe

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:26:00 +0000

For those who take school for granted and can't wait to get out --

Bitter struggle to learn in Zimbabwe

More Hwange Elephants

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Pemba Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Pemba Bay is listed as the third largest natural bay in the world. It is located in northern Moçambique.

Looking down toward the bay from atop the peninsula.

A boat among the mangroves.

The town of Pemba is in the background.

A Rare Sight

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:17:00 +0000

It's not often one gets to see a giraffe lying down.

Here's one getting up from an afternoon nap.

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SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST PLAIN STUPID......

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:38:00 +0000

The title says it all: SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST PLAIN STUPID......

What more can be said?

Tough Zimbabwe farm family survives another blow

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:58:00 +0000

The fruit of greed and hatred that has brought Zimbabwe to collapse and impoverished millions all to keep Mugabe and cronies in power is well illustrated here. Cry for the beloved country.

Tough Zimbabwe farm family survives another blow

Antelope Park - Gweru, Zimbabwe

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Just at the edge of the town of Gweru, Zimbabwe is a small private game park known as Antelope Park. I and my family liked to get away for a morning or an afternoon to enjoy the wildlife. Here are some examples of what we would see.

Peek-a-boo I see you

A small herd of young bachelors

I see you too

What are you staring at?

OK, so we're not on the Serengeti

Just wait until my horns are full grown

I'm the boss around here

Walk on by

Maasai Warrior

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:54:00 +0000

Here is a Maasai warrior in full ceremonial dress in front of the house where I lived in Arusha, Tanzania long ago.

Zimbabwe: Untangling the 'Zaka Rinopisa' Mystery

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:32:00 +0000

Here's an interesting story trying to sort historical fact from popular fiction.

Zimbabwe: Untangling the 'Zaka Rinopisa' Mystery

Eyewitness: Zimbabwe school of fear

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:42:00 +0000

What would YOU be willing to endure to educate the youth of your country?

Eyewitness: Zimbabwe school of fear

Tsavo West

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Serengeti Wildebeest Migration

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Zimbabwe Birdlife

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:25:00 +0000

Here is a cormorant picture taken at the Sable Park in Kwe Kwe, Zimbabwe. The park was run by the Wildlife Society of Zimbabwe.

Another Look at Hwange

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:59:00 +0000

This is a test of something new from Adobe Express, a free on-line photo editing/sharing site. The pictures are larger and the slide show nicer if you go the the site. Just click the little icon to the right of the slide show name. (These photos have already been published on this blog.)

In pictures: East Africa's history

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Here are some rare photos that are very interesting:

In pictures: East Africa's history

The entire collection may be found here:

The Humphrey Winterton Collection of East African Photographs: 1860-1960

From bush to bike - a bamboo revolution

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Africa is the birthplace of mankind. It is also the birthplace of ingenuity. Here's an example:

From bush to bike - a bamboo revolution

I Need Africa

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:04:00 +0000

This video says it all. Every expat who has lived in Africa knows this truth. We owe Africa so much.

Audio slideshow: Zimbabwe's children

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:48:00 +0000

There is an old African saying, "When elephants fight, the grass suffers." Let me translate that as "When politicians fight for power, children suffer." Here is what Mugabe has done to the children of Zimbabwe in his hunger to retain power.

Zimbabwe's Children

Serengeti Shall Not Die

noreply@blogger.com (Tauratinzwe) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:48:00 +0000

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Bernhard and Michael Grzimek brought the Serengeti to world attention with the book and movie Serengeti Shall Not Die. Unfortunately, Michael Grzimek was killed in a plane crash when a griffon-vulture hit his wing and blocked the rudder cables. He was buried on the rim of Ngorongoro crater overlooking the base of the crater. Above is a photo of the memorial erected at his grave.