“The Amazon, in all its enigmatic grandeur, embodies the paradoxes of existence. It is a place of untamed beauty and unfathomable complexity, where the fragility and resilience of life intertwine. It is a testament to the boundless wonders of the natural world, a reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. Here in the heartContinue reading “The Interconnectedness of Life in the Brazilian Amazon and the Pantanal”
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Observing Life, Death, and Survival in the African Savannah
“You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the Hand of God. You watch the slow lope of a lioness and forget to breathe. You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water. In Africa, there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds that you do not see anywhere elseContinue reading “Observing Life, Death, and Survival in the African Savannah”
Seeking the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica
“The presence of a single bird can change everything for one who appreciates them.”- Julie Zickefoose I was never much into birding. I didn’t understand why people on trips had bird books and ticked off which birds they saw as they traveled around the world. When I travel with groups, I use the services ofContinue reading “Seeking the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica”