The African Adventure is Here!!!

I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. My African adventure is here in less than a week, and I cannot wait for a reason to unplug from the real world for a few weeks.

I'm slightly terrified, and really excited. I've no idea what to expect, or what I've gotten myself into. I'm hoping this giant head first leap into the unknown turns out to be a great experience.

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So far, I know that this is my "lodge." I'm definitely going for the more authentic African bush experience. There is a part of me that wonders if I should have spent the extra money and stayed at the more luxury touristy lodges. Especially since I got a trip logistics email last week, stating that it's forbidden to wander around after dark alone without an escort. Eek! Of course it makes complete sense, but it's slightly terrifying to think about the man eating animals I'll be sleeping near by.

But then I see pictures like this one and I can't wait to be in the bush. I just hope it doesn't come back to bite me - and I mean that literally as well as figuratively.

That marathon running part of this excursion is just as terrifying, as the course is ridiculously challenging, on top of the fact you have to watch for wild animals.

Will I come back alive and healthy? That is the biggest question of any trip I've any been on that has potential for a negative response.

Eek!! But you only live once, right?!