Pulled the trigger- Heading to Tally-Ho in 2026

Hillbilly Marine

Hillbilly Marine

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After years of wanting to hunt Africa, but having life get in the way, I finally signed the contract and today sent the deposit. Thanks to my long-suffering and loving wife who finally pushed me to go I will be in South Africa in September of 2026! Now the fun of getting everything done, checked, and ready starts.
 
You won't regret it. I understand having the bug bite you a little later in life. Enjoy this trip to the utmost. Parts of it will go fast. Take your time and find a moment now and again to catch a deep breath and soak it in. I only had a couple of regrets from my only trip so far and one was that I was so focused on my "list" that I didn't take more time to enjoy the journey. So I'm going to Zim in 26 to try to fix my mistakes.
 
Congratulations :D Beers:
 
Hillbilly Marine said:
After years of wanting to hunt Africa, but having life get in the way, I finally signed the contract and today sent the deposit. Thanks to my long-suffering and loving wife who finally pushed me to go I will be in South Africa in September of 2026! Now the fun of getting everything done, checked, and ready starts.
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Enjoy the prep! Then prepare to be bit by the African Bug that will leave you yearning to return....
 
I meant to add in my earlier post one thing that I definitely recommend. Try to find a few minutes each evening to document that day’s activities in detail, like a journal. After the trip a lot of those details will be lost as the days and other memories merge together. I did that because I didn’t want to forget anything about my trip. I regularly go back and review my notes and really enjoy them. The rest of my group didn’t do that I think they regret it.
 
Looking forward to it
 
SCHUNTER73 said:
I meant to add in my earlier post one thing that I definitely recommend. Try to find a few minutes each evening to document that day’s activities in detail, like a journal. After the trip a lot of those details will be lost as the days and other memories merge together. I did that because I didn’t want to forget anything about my trip. I regularly go back and review my notes and really enjoy them. The rest of my group didn’t do that I think they
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I have already been planning on that. My memory of 1863 is better than my memory of 2024!
 
Enjoy the planning leading up to your trip and enjoy every second in Africa.
 
Good for you! Planning is a big part of the fun. Enjoy!
 
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