Odd Ducks

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That Friday, a Chinese party would be arriving for a three-week tour of Kenya and Tanzania that I would not be on. Dad would take the truck and Kilonzo would…

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Metamorphosis

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After the October circuit, I got home bone-tired and was greeted by the aroma of cheese and bell pepper at the door. Sundown had come early; at only half past…

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The Singularity

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I was already on the road when Nazir’s call came in. I hardly ever take calls when I am driving unless they are from other tour operators or park officers.…

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Heartburn

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That afternoon, a sudden shower arrived while we were out collecting pine cones and dried flower petals to make potpourri. The sun was still out and we got soaked searching…

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The Scales of Libra

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The following morning, we woke up to Celeste’s scratching on the door and realised that we’d fallen asleep halfway through Ad Astra. My guests had booked a nighttime game drive…

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