I'm back!

[Pineapple27]

Got back last Wednesday from a 2 week holiday in Botswana (Safari). It was AMAZING! We stayed in some wonderful locations (Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Chobe and Kalahari).

Lots of jeep trips (3-6 hours), plenty of eating (four meals a day - high tea obligatory as were sundowners!) BUT I only gained 2lbs!

I didn't think I did much exercise, but there was a lot of travel (2 x 11 hour flights, 2 x 2 hour flights and 8 light aircraft flights of 45 mins to an hour, 1 helicopter flight)

I also brought back a horrid cough, but it seems to be going now.

[YellowRose55]

Welcome back Pineapple27

Sounds like you have had a amazing holiday with a lot of travelling. How brilliant to be away for 2 weeks and only gain 2lbs that's great going.

[Pineapple27 in reply to YellowRose55]

It's usual that I would put on about 8 - 14lb in two weeks, so I was absolutely astonished!

[YellowRose55 in reply to Pineapple27]

You have done brilliant!

[IndigoBlue61]

What a fantastic adventure Pineapple27 😊 I know it was a big inspiration for your weight loss and I'm so glad you had such a good time 😊😊😊

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Gosh, that sounds amazing Pineapple27 . What wonderful memories you will have.

[Iwilldothisthisyear Restart March 2024 Host Restart Oct 2024 Restart Feb 2024]

That sounds amazing . I'm hoping to go on safari next year do you have any recommendations?

[Pineapple27 in reply to Iwilldothisthisyear]

Take much less than you think you'll need to wear.... evenings are casual and you'll be going to bed quite early (we were up most days at 5.30/6am!). I took neutrally coloured clothes and lots of pretty scarves to brighten it up for the evening. Depending on the time of year, you may need plenty of warm clothes (hats, gloves, scarves) for early morning starts.

Take lots of spare batteries for your camera and keep them charged up at all times (you never know what you might see).

[Iwilldothisthisyear Restart March 2024 Host Restart Oct 2024 Restart Feb 2024 in reply to Pineapple27]

Thanks 😀

[Ceals]

Fabulous photographs Pineapple27 and well done for such a tiny gain.

What an amazing experience. That sunset is fabulous.

[jopo]

Hey Pineapple27 so glad you had a brilliant holiday, lovely pictures - thanks for sharing.

Only 2lbs - bloody marvellous I'd say !!

X

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Awesome holiday... Thank you for sharing some photos..

Good to have you back.