A Walk on the Wild Side
Chilling with some Rhinos in the background. As I sit here writing this, I am at the Aquila Private Game Reserve about 2 hours northeast of Cape Town in South Africa. I presume that Safaris are the number one tourist attraction in the country, and I think judging by Trip Advisor and the prices on some of these expeditions, I must be right. Overall, the South African tourist industry contributes about $27.5billion annually, or approximately 10% of their economy. All throughout the less populated areas of the country, wild animals roam free and relatively uninhibited. In fact, on the drive here, there were warning signs for baboons, and, of course, actual baboons just sitting on the side of the highway, almost to serve as a reminder that there was a time not too long ago that this land was indeed their own. This peacock couldn't get enough of the reception and dining area. Now, a recurring theme for me here has been the amazing deals you can find being in a