Tag Archives: Animals

African Safari Photos

Posted on March 2, 2013 by David Helmers

An African Safari has always been a dream trip for us.  To spend 10 days on safari in three different locations was the ultimate safari experience.  Beginning  near Kruger National Park in South Africa, we started at Londolozi, a private … Continue reading →

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Have you ever heard of a Cassowary?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Anne Helmers

So we have settled into the town of Mission Beach. This is an area called the wet tropics.  It is hot.  There is a rainforest here. It is also the home of the elusive Cassowary.  It isn’t unusual in Australia … Continue reading →

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A bucket list item fulfilled

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Anne Helmers

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a bit of an animal lover. My “bucket list” is centered around seeing select animals in the their environments and pretty much that is the reason we found ourselves in the Amazon Rainforest for … Continue reading →

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8 Days in the Amazon

Posted on October 15, 2012 by David Helmers

We had an incredible time in Peru.  Lima was fantastic and Machu Picchu was awe-inspiring.  We, however, spent most of our time in Peru in the Amazon at the Tahuayo River Lodge and the Amazon Research Center.   We boated … Continue reading →

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