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Tag Archives: paleontology
Whale watching
Whales? In the desert? Many millions of years ago, when this part of the world was partly underwater, some land animals were making the transition to becoming sea mammals. Early whales died and sank to the bottom of the ocean, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Egypt, Egypt
Tagged Fayoum, paleontology, UNESCO, Valley of the Whales, Wadi Al-Hitan, Wadi El-Hitan, World Heritage
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Safari in Tanzania, part 1
I went on safari in Tanzania over spring break. It was a solo trip because Alekka had to stay home and study (IB is a bear, if I haven’t already mentioned it). I booked a custom safari through a tour … Continue reading
Posted in Around Africa, Flora and fauna
Tagged archaeology, Louis Leakey, Maasai, Mary Leakey, paleontology, safari, Tanzania, Tim White
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