I am leaving for Namibia on Friday. I wanted to say thank you to all of you here. You inspired me to take this trip and the knowledge that I have gained through all of you has been magnificent. I can truthfully day that I wouldn't be taking this trip (my 1st) if it hadn't been for AR. I promise a full report upon my return.

P.S. - I am flying Lufthansa from Denver to Frankfurt Friday evening and Air Namibia from Frankfurt to Windhoek on Saturday evening. Anybody else on these flights?

Same airlines Two days before you.

Have a fabulous time and we are looking forward to your full report!

Have a GREAT trip!

Looking forward to your report

fair warning- once you go the first time, you WILL go back. that red sand just gets under your skin

Good luck! And have a great trip, which I know you will..
Lookin' forward to that report.. Take lots of photos!

P.:
Who are you hunting with and where? I'm going over on the 9th and 10th, but United in the States and SAA from Dulles to Johannesburg and Windhoek. I will be with Johann Veldsmann just southwest of Otjiwarongo.
I will owe a similar debt of thanks to all the guys here on the AR forums for sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
Bill

P.J. welcome to the Africa club...Take in all sights and sounds enjoy all that Africa has to offer..

This will get you pumped for the flights.... You will never be the same...

http://picasaweb.google.com/retreever/MamaChopChopSAdventure

Mike

I want to second the thanks for the encouragement and my appreciation for all of the information provided.

I will be leaving Monday for a plainsgame hunt in South Africa. It's not nearly so exotic as some, but it is a start. Much of the information provided here guided me in my selection of weapons- a 9.3 x 62 and a 7x 57 will be accompaning me to South Africa.

I will say that this is a bit momentous for me since this is my first time out of the Continental U.S. The anticipation is somewhat unbearable- between making sure that I have my gear squared away, and wondering what the sights, sounds, scenary and experience will be like. Can hardly wait!

I think it is important to let members of this forum know that you contributed greatly in terms of advice, encouragement, and a great sense of adventure and joy, even if you didn't always know that you did. I'll make sure that we have pictures and a story to share upon my return. Again, many thanks.

I will be hunting with Christie De Sousa of Christie's Adventures. 11 hunting days for Kudu, Gemsbuck, Springbuck, Hartmanns Zebra, Blesbuck and Impala. Maybe one or two more if all goes well. Retreever - thanks great stuff!