McArthur Burney Falls State Park

Posted on by Charles Bartlett

This was a great stop on a long road trip to Seattle. The McArthur Burney Falls State park is definitely off the beaten path, but a great destination to rest for a day or three and unwind. A relatively small campground park with cabins, but a lot of amenities in great condition.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town

Posted on by Charles Bartlett

There are many phenomenal things to see in Cape Town, and this botanical garden offers a nice peaceful rest from being on the go in South Africa. Take your time, mosey along the trails, and you’ll see some plants that might only be possible in a few parts of the world.

Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoortdam

Posted on by Charles Bartlett

Several years ago I had the good fortune of going to Johannesburg South Africa. An adventure for sure in all the ways that word implies. But one of the true highlights was a trip to the Hartbeespoortdam Elephant Sanctuary.

I can say with certainty that you want to live in a world in which you have a 6,000 lb elephant as a friend that travels everywhere with you. I got to walk with one for about 50 yards and there is nothing like it.

In my feet I felt the vibration of his steps landing on the ground a few feet behind me.