The Third World
Around the 3rd World in 31 Days
"If you take out the killings,
Washington actually has a very, very low crime rate."
-Former Washington, DC Mayor, Marion Barry
On my way home from Sydney I took a 31-day solo trip through
some of the most beautiful country in the world. I had my
backpack, my hat, a few reservations, and a great sense of
wonderment and adventure through my August/September in 1998.
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Thailand
Through Bangkok and a trek out of Chiang Mai in northern
Thailand.
Vietnam
The nicest people helped me through southern Vietnam.
Hong Kong A
quick stop through Hong Kong to see my friend Ananya.
Egypt
I loved ancient Egypt and its history. I hated (and I know that's
strong) modern Egypt and its people.
Tanzania
(Kilimanjaro) I climbed Kilimanjaro - Africa's tallest
peak at over 19,000ft - with Kosty.
Kenya
I learned that a six day safari is, well, plenty...
Day
|
Date
|
Overnight
|
Activity
|
Travel
|
| 1 |
Aug 20 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
Flights... |
Fl: Sydney-Bangkok-Chiang Mai |
| 2 |
Aug 21 |
Karen Villages, Thailand |
Hill Tribe Trek |
Bus; Hike |
| 3 |
Aug 22 |
Shan Village, Thailand |
Hill Tribe Trek |
Hike; Elephant; Bamboo Raft |
| 4 |
Aug 23 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
Hill Tribe Trek |
Hike; Bus |
| 5 |
Aug 24 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
Tour Bangkok |
Fl: Chaing Mai-Bangkok; Private Car |
| 6 |
Aug 25 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
Tour Ayutthia |
Tuk-Tuk; Train: Bangkok-Ayutthia; Pick-Up Truck |
| 7 |
Aug 26 |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
[Sick] |
Fl: Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) |
| 8 |
Aug 27 |
Saigon, Vietnam |
Tour Saigon |
Bicycle Cab |
| 9 |
Aug 28 |
Nha Trang, Vietnam |
[Rest] |
Fl: Saigon-Nha Trang; Bicycle |
| 10 |
Aug 29 |
Nha Trang, Vietnam |
Boat Tour |
Boat |
| 11 |
Aug 30 |
Hong Kong, China |
Flights... |
Fl: Nha Trang-Saigon-Bangkok-Hong Kong |
| 12 |
Aug 31 |
Hong Kong, China |
Tour Hong Kong |
Bus; Train; Staircase; Ferry |
| 13 |
Sept 1 |
Frankfurt, Germany |
Flights... |
Fl: Hong Kong-Frankfurt |
| 14 |
Sept 2 |
Cairo, Egypt |
Tour Frankfurt |
Fl: Frankfurt-Cairo; Bus to Cairo |
| 15 |
Sept 3 |
Cairo, Egypt |
Tour Cairo/Giza |
Horse; Private Car |
| 16 |
Sept 4 |
Luxor, Egypt |
Valley of the Kings/Queens |
Fl: Cairo-Luxor; Vans; Horse-Drawn Carriage |
| 17 |
Sept 5 |
Luxor, Egypt |
Temple of Luxor & Karnak |
Vans |
| 18 |
Sept 6 |
[1am - Flight to Nairobi] |
Egyptian Museum |
Fl: Luxor-Cairo |
| 19 |
Sept 7 |
Moshi, Tanzania |
Tour Nairobi |
Fl: Cairo-Nairobi; Bus: Nairobi to Moshi |
| 20 |
Sept 8 |
Machame Hut (Kilimanjaro) |
Climb |
Hike |
| 21 |
Sept 9 |
Shiva Hut (Kilimanjaro) |
Climb |
Hike |
| 22 |
Sept 10 |
Barranco Hut (Kilimanjaro) |
Climb |
Hike |
| 23 |
Sept 11 |
Barafu Hut (Kilimanjaro) |
Climb |
Hike |
| 24 |
Sept 12 |
Mweka (Kilimanjaro) |
Summit Ascent (19,000ft) |
Hike |
| 25 |
Sept 13 |
Nairobi, Kenya |
Climb |
Bus: Moshi to Nairobi |
| 26 |
Sept 14 |
Maisi Mara Lodge, Kenya |
Safari (CAS 017) |
Bus: Nairobi to Maisi Mara |
| 27 |
Sept 15 |
Maisi Mara Lodge, Kenya |
Safari/Balloon Ride (CAS 021) |
Safari Van; Hot-Air Balloon |
| 28 |
Sept 16 |
Lake Nakuro Lodge, Kenya |
Safari |
Safari Van |
| 29 |
Sept 17 |
Amboseli Lodge, Kenya |
Safari |
Jeep |
| 30 |
Sept 18 |
Tsavo West Lodge, Kenya |
Safari |
Jeep |
| 31 |
Sept 19 |
[Overnight flight to Frankfurt] |
Safari |
Jeep back to Nairobi; Fl: Nairobi-Frankfurt-Chicago |
1
**All photographs (unless otherwise noted) are
the property of Stenning Schueppert and may not be distributed or
circulated for any purposes (personal or commercial) without his
express written consent. Questions or comments regarding selected
photographs are, of course, welcome.
1: Postcard photograph purchased just outside Lake Amboseli;
Copyright Sapra. Last updated May 8, 2001.
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