Into Africa

Marilyn Saltzman
Aug 8, 2016
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It’s been four years since I posted about our trip to China, and our international family is amazing. Being a grandma to Dian and Selam is entertaining, educational and full of joy. Now I’m ready for the next travel adventure – Africa! I leave on Sept. 7 with good friends Mal and Judy as tour guides. They’ve traveled to Africa a dozen times, so I am lucky to have seasoned travel companions to lead the way as we visit the wildlife in South Africa, Zambia and Malawi. My bags are packed – at least in my head – and I’m eager to go!

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