Hibari za leo from Tanzania

Hey All

Just a quick note to let you know that we are safe, sane, healthy, happy and maybe even a couple of pounds heavier after a week or so out on safari in the wilds of Kenya. We have had some bumps along the road(s) literally and figuratively, but as they say in Kenya, Hakuna Matata. We have met great people, seen incredible animals, eaten yummy food (and some not so yummy), and been to places I could only dream about - as I never thought I would actually be in Africa. It's late, I teach in the morning and I will get this updated (we will) over the next couple of days.

Lala Salama - Mike

It's hot, Africa hot

I keep thinking about you guys and the fact that you are probably cold as we swelter in So. Ore. heat.
Look forward to hearing from you SOON!

Hello Rogans!
I'm sorry I didn't get to come say goodbye before you left! I hope you all are having a wonderful time! I know you may not get the chance to check this before you go to Tanzania, but I wanted to give you the contact information for the little girl I sponser. Her name is Glory Patrick, and she lives on Majengo Street in Arusha (near the town bus stop). Her project center is Tanzania Assemblies of God - Azimio- TZ-102. I am not sure if that means anything, and I didn't get the chance to give you anything to give her, but it would be amazing for you just to make contact with her! We hope you are all doing well, and Mom wants you to know that Sugey is doing great! Love you guys and thinking of you! Love, Stephy

Checking every day but know you aren't near a computer. Just thinking of you. Love....

Aloha from the All Stars

The 11-12 All Stars wish you a fond farwell!!! What an exciting time for your family and remember I've got your back, baby.....Can't wait to go on the adventure with you. Write soon!!! xxxoooo The Flynn Family (flynnohana)

Love from San Diego

We'll be thinking of you everyday! Enjoy every minute and every experience. Can't wait to hear your stories and see the pictures. Your good eggs Rogan Family!

Love, Barb & Dave

Logged and Loaded

Guys, Tami, Avery and I are officially "blogged" (our first!)

Hoping you have an amazing adventure. We're looking forward to reading all about it. Take lots of pictures!

Joe

Happy Trails from Across the Street!

Have a fabulous adventure! We look forward to reading all about it! We love you guys!

Love,

Bob, Nancy, Emily and Sarah

Safari Njema

Safari Njema !!! (I think that means happy travels in Swahili) Be safe and have a wonderful adventure. Anna, Chelsea, Sara

Fair Winds!

Happy Countdown, Rogans! My family will be following along, too!
Mike, if you have time, check out my blog (I'll send you an invitation)- You're welcome to post and offer suggestions as I learn more about blogging...
Best to the adventurers,
Mary

With you all the way

Think of me as Grandpa Abbott.

We'll be watching you!

Sounds great! Glad to be able to vicariously enjoy your adventure.

Watching over you

We'll be watching what you do. Thinking of you all the time. Have fun! Dad

back in SF now, thanks for our invite to follow along with your family adventures. Travel safe & well. Health & Happiness, Ethan, Leah, Ali & Finn

Rogan Family

In Southern Mexico standing in the mighty Ceiba Tree - The ancient Maya believed a great Ceiba stood at the center of the earth, connecting the terrestrial world with the spirit world above. (August, 2005)

Links - Emails - Addresses - Contact Numbers

http://www.skype.com/ - free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has Skype
We will be setting this up on our computer

Kenia Tours and Safaris
www.keniatours.com
Ashvin Bhatt
kenia@africaonline.co.ke
011-254-20-223699

A Family Safari in Kenya - Outside Summer Travler
http://outside.away.com/outside/destinations/summer-traveler-2005/family-safari-kenya-1.html

United African Alliance Community Center
http://www.uaacc.habari.co.tz/
C/O Charlotte and Pete O'Neal
P.O. Box 1237
Arusha, Tanzania

Charlotte's mobile: 255-744 593 700
Pete's Mobile; 255 744 291-533
Land line: 255 27 255 3674
Fax: 255 27 3793

Outpost Lodge
http://www.outposttanzania.com/index.htm
37A Serengeti Rd
P.O.Box 11520 Arusha, Tanzania.
Tel: (255 27) 2548405
Mobiles: (255) 784 - 430358
(255) 744 - 318523
outpost@bol.co.tz

Hiking with Said Salim
0748657019 or 0746796575
usambarachamilion@yahoo.com

Clove Hotel Zanzibar
http://www.zanzibarhotel.nl/
Lisette Aernaudts
Hurumzi street
P.O. Box 1117
Zanzibar
Tel. ++255 (0)777 - 484567
clovehotel@zanlink.com

Mount Zion Long Beach Bungalows
http://www.mountzion-zanzibar.com/HTML/default_e.htm
P.O. Box 2589
Zanzibar
United Republic of Tanzania
Mobile No: + 255 747 439034,
+ 255 747 439001
Contact:
znzmountzion@hotmail.com

ZanAir Limited
http://www.zanair.com/
P.O.Box: 2113, Zanzibar, Tanzania
H/O: Tel/Fax: +255 24 2233670 / 2233768 / 2235970 / 2235960
24hrs Contact: 0748 750478 / 0777 410077 / 0777 421300 / 0748 453183
Znz A'port: Tel/Fax: +255 24 2232993
Email: reservations@zanair.com

The Rogan's Family Adventure Itinerary

July 10: Depart San Francisco> United Airlines - Flight 1155 @ 9:39 a.m. -- Arrive Los Angeles> @ 11:03 -- Depart Los Angeles - Flight 948 @ 1:02 p.m. -- Arrive Heathrow @ 7:40 a.m.

July 11: London

July 12: London

July 13: London - Depart on British Airways Flight BA0089 @ 20:35 -http://www.britishairways.com/travel/home/public/en_us

Jul 14: Arrival into Nairobi aboard BA 0089 at 07.25hrs. Meet and greet at the airport. Briefing. Depart for Lake Nakuru.

Jul 15: L.Nakuru national park
http://www.kilimanjaro.com/kenya/nakuru.htm

Jul 16: Naivasha & hiking/biking at Hell’s Canyon National Park
http://www.kilimanjaro.com/kenya/hellsgat.htm

Jul 17: Masai mara game reserve
http://www.kilimanjaro.com/kenya/mara.htm

Jul 18: Masai mara game reserve

Jul 19: Masai mara game reserve

Jul 20: AM in Masai mara then on to Amboseli http://www.kilimanjaro.com/kenya/amboseli.htm

Jul 21: Amboseli

Jul 22: AM in Amboseli then drop off at Namanga border and transfer to Arusha from where we travel to Imbaseni village - http://www.uaacc.habari.co.tz/index.html

Jul 23: Imbaseni

Jul 24: Imbaseni

Jul 25: Imbaseni

Jul 26: Leave Arusha in AM for Ngorongoro Crater

Jul 27: Ngorongoro Crater

Jul 28: Ngorongoro Crater in AM and then on to Lake Eyasi http://www.koppelquests.net/Tanzania%20Pages/June_4.htm

Jul 29: Lake Eyasi - http://www.koppelquests.net/Tanzania%20Pages/June_6.htm

Jul 30: Lake Eyasi then return to Arusha Outpost - Happy Birthday Grace!!

Jul 31: Arusha Staying at Outpost Lodge http://www.outposttanzania.com/

Aug 1: Travel to Mombo and Lushoto for four nights of hiking in the Usumbara Mountains with Said.
http://tblogs.bootsnall.com/hughes//archives/013968.shtml

Aug 2: Usumbara Mountains with Said. - http://www.go2africa.com/tanzania/zanzibar-spice-coast/usambara-mountains/

Aug 3: Usumbara Mountains with Said.

Aug 4: Usumbara Mountains with Said.

Aug 5: Bus to Dar es Salaam and Ferry to Zanzibar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dar_es_Salaam

Aug 6: Clove Hotel in Stone Town - http://zanzibar.net/zanzibar/stone_town

Aug 7: Clove Hotel
http://www.zanzibarmagic.com/english2nd/clove%20hotel%20inn%20zanzibar.htm

Aug 8: Transfer to Jambiani on East Coast of Zanzibar

Aug 9: Mt. Zion Inn http://www.mountzion-zanzibar.com/

Aug 10: Mt. Zion Inn

Aug 11: Mt. Zion Inn

Aug 12: Transfer back to Stone Town and Clove Inn.

Aug 13: Fly from Dar es Salaam to London on ZanAir>ZNZ/DAR 0650hrs. Connection>Flight BA 0046 - 8:55 - Arrive 16:55 -
Overnight at the Crowne Plaza at Heathrow- http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/lonha

Aug 14: Fly LHR to SFO> United Airlines Flight 955 - Depart 10:05 a.m. -- Arrive @ 1:03 p.m.