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Botswana

We went on a mokoro ride on the Okavango Delta.  
It was an excellent way to quietly enjoy the amazing scenery.



The papyrus swamps were incredibly beautiful.


 I almost forgot to try to spot the rare birds as I was so mesmerized by the papyrus!





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