tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post354584992917695088..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: RV'ing in Africa!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82880687613502527162013-06-28T23:24:37.854-04:002013-06-28T23:24:37.854-04:00Thank you Susan. We agree, there is so much out th...Thank you Susan. We agree, there is so much out there and we want to see as much of it as we can. Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72792007799873980812013-06-28T23:22:26.935-04:002013-06-28T23:22:26.935-04:00I know of them, I remember both you and Chris talk...I know of them, I remember both you and Chris talking about them. We will have a look at their blog, thanks for the link.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16409026436832087322013-06-28T22:08:08.845-04:002013-06-28T22:08:08.845-04:00That is one thing that we will make sure that we c...That is one thing that we will make sure that we can do, return it if necessary. Kevin as already been playing around with the two cameras but will take a bit more time to think about it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16747517388832742192013-06-28T22:05:40.282-04:002013-06-28T22:05:40.282-04:00Thanks for the correction Glen. We definitely thin...Thanks for the correction Glen. We definitely think the RV is the way to go for us, hopefully we can find something that will suit our needs.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18700092018525632462013-06-28T22:03:55.102-04:002013-06-28T22:03:55.102-04:00Thanks for the input Erin. We are gathering all th...Thanks for the input Erin. We are gathering all the info we can but at the moment Kevin is leaning more towards the Nikon Coolpix P520 at the moment.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76186408530919086662013-06-28T22:00:40.085-04:002013-06-28T22:00:40.085-04:00Does that mean you want to plan to go to Austraili...Does that mean you want to plan to go to Austrailia or South America next year or do you mean us?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47620193884043584462013-06-28T21:53:58.857-04:002013-06-28T21:53:58.857-04:00We loved it there too but we will never do it in t...We loved it there too but we will never do it in the summer again, just way to crowded for our liking.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14449468239718564772013-06-28T21:52:34.316-04:002013-06-28T21:52:34.316-04:00Yes, we have lots to look forward too. I would lik...Yes, we have lots to look forward too. I would like to say we can't wait until the end of September but we also don't want to wish our lives away.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90355235431397938742013-06-28T20:58:41.218-04:002013-06-28T20:58:41.218-04:00We are with you, we will come up with a solution, ...We are with you, we will come up with a solution, it may not be perfect but it will get us there.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19083693797148891092013-06-28T20:57:06.593-04:002013-06-28T20:57:06.593-04:00Yep, that is possible but I think it will be used ...Yep, that is possible but I think it will be used as a last resort.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80107555636446901032013-06-28T20:55:44.104-04:002013-06-28T20:55:44.104-04:00Yes, there is plenty of logistics to figure out bu...Yes, there is plenty of logistics to figure out but once the main ones are in place the rest should be easy. Don't worry, you will love the ride!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22164703882903895152013-06-28T20:51:32.288-04:002013-06-28T20:51:32.288-04:00Yes, I think Kevin has his hands full now, it will...Yes, I think Kevin has his hands full now, it will give him something to do over the summer, not like we don't have enough to do as it is!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30500774857111112392013-06-28T20:48:32.509-04:002013-06-28T20:48:32.509-04:00Yep, I think the RVing is definitely the way to go...Yep, I think the RVing is definitely the way to go. We will be able to take our time and stop where and when we want to. <br /><br />We are definitely excited about this.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65361829023184548492013-06-28T20:45:39.366-04:002013-06-28T20:45:39.366-04:00Kevin lives to do this type of stuff, he is in his...Kevin lives to do this type of stuff, he is in his glory.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68586405184449756552013-06-28T20:38:53.473-04:002013-06-28T20:38:53.473-04:00That's always part of the fun, the planning.That's always part of the fun, the planning.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66307114083998519182013-06-28T20:37:53.115-04:002013-06-28T20:37:53.115-04:00Bob, you know we like to keep things interesting!Bob, you know we like to keep things interesting!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87856502794427560772013-06-28T18:56:34.478-04:002013-06-28T18:56:34.478-04:00This is so exciting. I am so happy for you both. ...This is so exciting. I am so happy for you both. Life is all about adventures! Waking up with my feet on different ground makes me the happiest. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253617081032092212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24211198205142767682013-06-28T12:29:49.978-04:002013-06-28T12:29:49.978-04:00Ah, but you have helped. You voted for us to win t...Ah, but you have helped. You voted for us to win the trip and you are voting for us now. so you are helping. :)<br />Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72080385218555181552013-06-27T11:52:54.892-04:002013-06-27T11:52:54.892-04:00Our Mexico RVing friends Claudia and PJ from the N...Our Mexico RVing friends Claudia and PJ from the Netherlands spent some time in a rented RV in Africa. Here is their blog - scroll down a little to find their Africa adventure.<br /><br />http://www.dutchduowildlife.nl/where_are_we%202_in_english.htmCrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38174212197621489382013-06-27T10:40:42.585-04:002013-06-27T10:40:42.585-04:00If you buy the camera at Same club or Walmart you ...If you buy the camera at Same club or Walmart you can return it if you don't like it. The only way to know for sure is to try the camera. <br /><br />I love my Canon SX50hs. The zoom is amazing and even using digital zoom vs. optical zoom the pics come out good. Many times its the difference between capturing the subject with at least something or no picture at all .Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42383231484465902912013-06-27T07:34:24.713-04:002013-06-27T07:34:24.713-04:00Nearly right, it was an old 1984 Bedford motorhome...Nearly right, it was an old 1984 Bedford motorhome that we bought then sold before leaving. We didn't have or need a solar panel, found that because there was so much to see and do there we were driving every few days and topping the batteries up that way. Also in South Africa it is strongly recommended to use their well equipped and cheap campsites and there you have electric. Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54784406039207527482013-06-26T21:46:11.581-04:002013-06-26T21:46:11.581-04:00I'll put in a plug for the SX50HS ... I bought...I'll put in a plug for the SX50HS ... I bought one to use for daily photography, and have been using it almost exclusively for all my photos for the blog since January. The zoom reach would be great for Africa. Our experience from our photo safari is that while there are some "action" moments, most of the times the animals are stationary or slow enough that the camera would be more than sufficient. I'd recommend getting an inexpensive tabletop tripod to go with it -- in less than optimum light it would be helpful to have one to use the camera with the lens fully extended. I'm not yet at the point where I am willing to ditch my DSLR equipment ... but I am getting there.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1959710016614140062013-06-26T21:28:50.340-04:002013-06-26T21:28:50.340-04:00Trip of a lifetime! Get as much as you can out of...Trip of a lifetime! Get as much as you can out of it. I'm using this as ammunition for the next year! Australia or South America is calling!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44061806076221841072013-06-26T19:54:01.052-04:002013-06-26T19:54:01.052-04:00P.S. We loved Acadia NP...your header photo brings...P.S. We loved Acadia NP...your header photo brings back very fond memories from last summer! Thanks!Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38948979548059433882013-06-26T19:52:45.838-04:002013-06-26T19:52:45.838-04:00I agree...it will all come together. I don't k...I agree...it will all come together. I don't know that much about cameras. I have a Nikon D3100 that has become attached to my hip! Sorry, not much help in that area. <br /><br />I can tell you are really excited about your plans as well you should be. We will all be right there with you...learning and enjoying everything too! A new grandchild and a tr to Africe...now that's what I call WOW! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.com