Cosme

Ray Johnson on the Road

Etosha Aoba Lodge

Onguma Game Reserve, located on the east side of Etosha's fence line, offers a number of accommodation options. We chose to stay in one of the bush suites at Etosha Aoba Lodge, one of the eleven thatched-roof bungalows, where the little houses...

read more

Halali Rest Camp

A great pool provided a break from the late-afternoon heat spikes. The double rooms were streets ahead of those at Okaukuejo and Dennis took us on a superb 5:30 a.m. drive to see the animals. We hit the jackpot with a great siting of a black rhino,...

read more

Okaukuejo Waterhole

The animals who visited on the first night of our stay included three black rhino, three giraffes, two jackals and an assortment of avian friends. The waterhole is floodlit after dark to improve the visibility. In this seemingly improbable scene, a...

read more

Hilton Windhoek

This hotel is a great place to recharge after a long flight into Namibia. En route to see the big animals at Etosha National Park, we spent a night to catch up on our sleep before the distant drive north. The rooftop bar and restaurant offers...

read more

Iao Valley State Monument

The landscape is stunning and lush in this verdant valley, a beautiful park to visit that is easily accessible from Kahalui.  As such, it is overrun with visitors so it is prudent to visit early in the day.  The hike up is more of a quick jaunt on...

read more

Fork & Salad Maui

Compelling salads are dressed and tossed to order – nothing pre-made and boxed.  Added protein options include seared ahi tuna.  Kombucha and homemade lemonade make for refreshing non-alcoholic libations.  This was the first visit and I would...

read more

Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop

Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying perceptual differences and consumer preferences are critical to a winery’s bottom line.  Following our return from New Zealand, Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to...

read more

Wine Regions & Grapes

More Popular Posts

Etosha Aoba Lodge

Onguma Game Reserve, located on the east side of Etosha's fence line, offers a number of accommodation options. We chose to stay in one of the bush suites at Etosha Aoba Lodge, one of the eleven thatched-roof bungalows, where the little houses blend harmoniously into...

Bush Walks at Onguma Nature Reserve

Walking in the wilds of Africa is indeed a treat and one that we pursue whenever available, after first experiencing the opportunity in Kruger. In planning this trip to Etosha, Linda found that the team at Onguma makes these bush walks available and we booked. Victor,...

Halali Rest Camp

A great pool provided a break from the late-afternoon heat spikes. The double rooms were streets ahead of those at Okaukuejo and Dennis took us on a superb 5:30 a.m. drive to see the animals. We hit the jackpot with a great siting of a black rhino, ambling along and...