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About Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hi and welcome! We are Tim and Joanne Joseph and we have just embarked on our latest adventure. We hope you will join us!

Coming Soon! Showing off a bit of Southern California

We have been busy the past two weeks with a visit from my mother-in-law, Nancy. It was time for us to get out and show off a few places in Southern California that she had not seen before. When you … Continue reading

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The Queen Mary

Monday, March 2nd ~ On board the Queen Mary I was so excited to have my sister and brother-in-law stop by on their way to Arizona. Their time with us was limited, and we opted to take a day trip … Continue reading

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The Great Zimbabwe

Friday February 6th ~ Exploring the Great Zimbabwe Our tour was starting to come unraveled at the seams. A game drive scheduled for the previous afternoon at Mutirikwi National Park was cancelled. Evidently the company that was supposed to take … Continue reading

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Playing with little lions – ahhhh, a relief after the previous night…

Thursday February 5th ~ Antelope Park to Masvingo After only 2.5 short hours the alarm was going off on Tim’s iPhone. I struggled to get my bearings. That is often one of the challenges of frequent traveling – trying to … Continue reading

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MISSING – Two big lions

Wednesday February 4th (PM) ~ In the back of a pick-up, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe “If we can’t find them soon, perhaps we can try playing animal in distress sounds”, the lone female voice cracked through the night on the radio. … Continue reading

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Walking with the lions

Wednesday February 4th ~ Antelope Park, Zimbabwe Oh how I had been looking forward to this day. I mean, come on, an opportunity to walk with the lions! How does one possibly top this? I honestly can’t remember if the bus … Continue reading

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Where do you chose to be buried if you are one of the richest men in the world?

Tuesday February 3rd ~ Rhodes Matopos National Park and World’s View Rhodes Matopos National Park (also called Matobo NP) Located just 34 km (21 miles) south of Bulawayo, one finds yet another amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grassy plains are … Continue reading

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Long bus ride, no TP or AC, and a leaking roof – but still having fun!

Monday February 2nd ~ Driving to Bulawayo and Natural History Museum Today was one of those days that are necessary, but not particularly enjoyable. We spent a large part of the day on our small tour bus driving from our … Continue reading

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Botswana ~ Chobe National Park

Sunday February 1st ~ Chobe National Park, Botswana Up early and on the road by 7:30 for an hours’ drive to the border crossing from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Botswana Landlocked, the country is bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and … Continue reading

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The Boma Restaurant at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Saturday evening, January 31st ~ The Boma Restaurant The Boma Restaurant is one of those places that every tourist that comes to Victoria Falls gets invited to experience. And to top things off, we are celebrating Ben’s birthday. A combination of … Continue reading

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