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Just flew Airlink from Joberg to Harare, and back. Airlink charges $40 USD each way for “special handling” of rifle case. Charge can not be paid at time of ticketing, and so walked over to the Airlink office at both locations, showed my ticket, passport, and gun case, paid the fee, got a printed...

Sitting in Jo’burg airport after a successful elephant/buffalo safari in Zimbabwe. Found a cigar maker in Harare Zim that makes so very tasty cigars. Mosi Oa Tunya. PH gave me a nice sampling and enjoyed totally, in addition to the ones I brought myself.

I sent the Nashville CBP an email with my 4457 forms complete info. They stated it was approved and to bring copies with photos of guns to the airport. Their office is directly behind the info desk on yhe lower level with rental car kiosk, and behind terminal exit doors in the secure area. I...

I also used Jennifer at Travel Express. She is a rock star!

On Delta right now as I type. Nashville, Atlanta, Joberg, Harare. So far so good. Had to change 2-1/2 weeks ago from flying Emirates through Dubai for some reason. Living I guess. I’ll report on Delta One service and baggage handling. Bags on this flight at least.

Just tried the newish Romeo and Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua and it is fine. Their new blends run circles around their old offerings, which I despised.

Bought this .458 WM from a fellow AH member a number of years ago. Going take it’s first elephant in April.

Being from the mountains of Tennessee and also familiar with Southern KY, a dried coon pecker was often inserted into the drip line of a moonshine still to direct the alcohol into the jug. Just something to remember as you sip your shine!

In casual conversation, I am sure all of us might tend to accentuate the positives of our lives and experiences, and diminish the embarrassing and shameful. However, under oath, all is fair game and I would, and have, answered the questions honestly regardless of the light it sheds. Politicians...

I have elephant bull and two daga boys on quota. Not much plains game where we going. Strictly DG. Taking .416 Rigby and .458 WM. This is my 65 bday present to myself, so lots of cigars, and splurged to have hunt filmed. Wife will definitely know how many stogies I burn on safari.

Great cigar shop near the Convention Ctr, Casa de Montecristo. Within walking distance. They had them when I left last Wednesday for Costa Rica fishing. I’ll be at the show on Friday, then onto Casa for a smoke.

My Father Le Bijou 1922, My Father Blue, Trinidad Espiritu, Camacho “Red” Corojo, Aging Room Quattro Marstro. All good heavenly smokes! I leave in 6 weeks for 15 day ele/buff hunt in Zim and am stocking up also. Extra suitcase required!

I agree Phil. I tried one at my local cigar lounge and fell in love with it. Promptly bought two boxes there as the online site I use is sold out and they were that good!

Love it! We do what we gotta do!

You had me at desert! At going on 65, my body no longer tolerates cold. Sweating in a wife beater with a good cigar beats insulated coveralls, beanie, booties and gloves by the heater just to enjoy a few cigars.

Stay warm my friend. Bitter cold where you are too!

Being in the electrical construction segment of business, I am a realist when it comes to getting our power back on. With the amount of ice, all of the pole mounted transformers are basically grounded so utility crews are just chasing their tails trying to find where lines are faulted. Until we...

Welcome from Brentwood, just south of Nashville and home of 3/4” of ice and no power going on 3 days. Tonight just got cell service back so checking on AH posts while manning the generator. Wish this on nobody, but this too shall pass. Wife in a hotel, so just me and the pup, and honestly just...

Welcome to the club and Happy Belated Bday. Been three days and still no power from ice storm. First signal I’ve had since Saturday and had to check on the Boys of the Stogie. Burning one now in front of propane heater on porch as temp dips to zero. Power probably not coming back for week as...

Check with Kanati.

Would never put ammo in gun case regardless of any authorities opinion. Goes against every common sense reason for separating guns and ammo, and I am sure the one jurisdiction that could pull your guns off of the flight would. I have travelled with clothes in my TuffPak before. It has been fine...

Welcome back to the AH community!

Check out The Zancudo Lodge in Costa Rica. First class in every way, but especially the fishing!

Well summarized! Cat hunting is different, but addictive nonetheless!

Fabulous recounting of this safari. Love the narration style and details. Was right there with ya, and yes the Save is a special place! Thanks for sharing Bwana!

The old bush baby!

Welcome to the AH community!

Have cigars, will travel……….

Fabulous! Just fabulous!

I was thinking McCales Navy…….

That’s awesome Oscar! Congrats on obtaining a dream of mine

Been enjoying the Trinidad Espiritu Series 3 Toro for a good full smoke. Very smooth and tasty throughout.

Really enjoying the Montecristo Espada. Not a huge fan of the Monte line, but this one has become a favorite go-to for the first after work cigar.

Also did not read instructions. Never do. So add that to the list. 21 for 21.

64 next month. Right there with ya. Checked every box old fart!

Highly recommend hooking up with John Ed. Fabulous person, plus one of the most stunning trophy room/buildings in Texas!

I would stay away from Cubans due to cost and your cigar smoking experience. Not knowing your taste, I’ll throw some brands your way that are good and you decide from what is available. For a 30-45 min smoke, stick with a Robusto or Corona size, even a petite size in either. Look for something...

I did not hunt with Brent, but He was the 2nd PH in camp on a 15 day DG hunt in Zim in the Save I did with my safari buddy. Brent is a top notch PH, great comedic relief, and works hard to get you the opportunity at what you are hunting for. Thumbs up for sure.

Seems like everywhere I go the cost of a Cuban is prohibitive. In Riviera Maya, at the resort cigar lounge, a Partagas Series D #4 was $90USD. In a Vancouver cigar shop, $100, and on a cruise in the Med, it was $125USD. For a single stick mind you. Used to get in the Amsterdam or Doha airports...

Now that is the picture in Wikipedia of “contentedness”!

I tell folks I caught them in my mole traps.

Giraffe is great. Always amazes me how big the noggin is on a giraffe. I have a couple of skulls on my porch and they’re huge.

Fabulous trip and great report. Thanks for sharing!

You sir, would be correct! But I do love your taste in Maduros! Blessings for a safe and prosperous safari!

Congrats!

I was able to take a nice dik dik in Tanzania near Ruaha. They were quite plentiful in the area where I saw them. Flat arid sand pan with low scrub. I shot with a solid from my 375 H&H, and was told to sight two fingers behind shoulder as to not blow it up. Worked perfectly.

My family when our kids were young used to go to Honduras on mission trips building homes(shacks), distributing food and clothing, etc. same thing happened there. Due to drugs and gangs, the mission trips had to cease due to safety concerns. A sad situation indeed for the true needy.

You just saved me $10,500 in a weak moment. I just read complete thread and was going to pull the trigger, but alas, an angel intervened. Congrats on your snag!

Awesome resource Rookhawk. Thanks for taking the time to compile, even if motivation was selfish