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Tiens c'est un topic que je n'ai pas encore vu : les photos d'animaux. (ou alors je n'ai pas bien cherché ? )

Essayons donc : Petit squirrel au Grand Canyon et Bisons a Yellowstone Chameau a Turfan Le marché aux bestiaux de Kashgar et quelques habitants aux alentours du lac Karakul

Il y a bien quelqu'un qui a de jolies photos d'animaux africains (ou autres) a partager non ?

Vos photos amusantes sur ce topic, pourquoi pas, je commence.

Un Squirrel qui à les joues plus grosses que le ventre😎

Et vouloùùùùù ! 😏

J'ai le plaisir de vous annoncer que c'est avec joie que le personnel du Zango nous Zangcueillera le 24 juin ! Ils sont très flattés que nous les ayons choisis, et sont d'autant plus heureux que le voyage est le nerf de cet endroit chaleureux.

2 Menus sont proposés : sans alcool, plat et dessert c'est 20€ / sinon pour 28€ il y a un apéro (punch/ planteur) puis une bouteille de vin pour 3 personnes et le menu est composé de :

1/ en entrée ils choisissent eux-même un assortiment de "Zatazés" (ça se présente dans des coupelles, c'est bon et c'est convivial, mais je vais vous rediriger vers le site pour une idée plus claire).

2/ Pour les plats, il y a le choix entre : a) brochette de poulet à l'orientale / pommes de terre sautées, salade verte b) Pavé de saumon à la plancha / haricots et fèves au cumin, tagliatelles c) Brochette de veau aux fruits secs / blé à la mexicaine, bananes plantin

3/ En dessert: a) Moelleux au chocolat et boule de glace pistache b) Crème caramel au zest d'orange et coulis de chocolat c) Salade de fruits frais

Et pour ceux qui ne sont pas encore convaincus, j'aime autant vous dire que vous ratez kekchoz !!! Non seulement les papilles en prennent plein, mais en plus le cadre est super agréable, le personnel je ne vous en parle pas... Et en plus, il y a déjà une bonne brochette de VFistes adorables qui viennent, et ce serait dommage de ne pas les rencontrer !!!

Alors, je vous remercie de m'adresser des messages privés pour me dire si vous venez (pas la peine de choisir en avance le menu qui vous plaît, ça c'est sur place... je l'ai noté juste pour vous mettre en appétit !). Je dois reconfirmer le nombre de personnes et l'heure d'ici là : en fonction de notre nombre, nous ne seront pas au même endroit : soit en bas, soit en haut. Je rappelle que pour l'instant je me suis basée sur 19h... Maintenant cela ne veut pas dire que ceux qui ne peuvent pas venir avant 20 ou 21h c'est raté... Les cocktails sont très bon, on en sirotera en attendant les retardataires !!! A moins que vous ne soyez tous d'avis d'avancer ou de reculer l'horaire... Bref, tenez moi au courant.

Pour ce qui est de comment s'y rendre... Je vous conseille de descendre plutôt métro Etienne Marcel (ligne 4). Vous prenez la sortie Rue Lescot, puis une fois dans la rue Lescot, c'est la première rue à droite : Rue du Cygne. Vous ne pouvez pas le manquer, la terrasse du resto fait très ... comment dire... tropicale !

En attendant, j'ai hâte, j'ai faim, et j'ai soif !!!

A BIENTÔT !!!!!!!!!!!

Vous avez adoré la rencontre à la Passagère (c'est vrai, c'était vraiment sympa ! 😎) ou, vous avez amèrement regretté d'y être (je vous comprends...😕) aussi, je propose une soirée pic-nic le jeudi 10 juin. Soirée extraordinaire, cela va sans dire puisque nous y serons très nombreux (🙂😉😛🤪...) et qu'une fois de plus nous rêverons au travers de discussions variées et exotiques 😏.

Alors, rendez-vous vers les 20h sur les pelouses du parc de la Tête d'Or (entrée côté Doua, à droite après le petit tunnel). Il faudrait juste penser à apporter un grand tissu, quelques bougies, un plat "cuisine du monde" (la France étant de ce monde..!) ou des boissons (no forget verres en plastique et tire-bouchon) et, et... photos, carnets de voyage que l'on aurait envie de partager..

A bientôt !!!😉

si vous voulez visiter l'europe centrale (ou tout bêtement voir de bons films) je vous conseille de regarder les films d'emir kusturica.vous verrez l'ex-yougoslavie à travers le monde des gitans avec toute la poésie et l'engagement de cet homme qui arrive à parler du monde réel tout en nous faisant voyager dans son imaginaire.

exception d'Arizona Dream qui est son seul film étranger (américain) mais que je vous conseille quand-même car il est très bien .

Tiens pour changer ...

Après … ou plutôt en même temps que, car je ne veux pas couper court aux autres sujets, « les petits moments de bonheur », les citations, cette destinée qui nous rattrape toujours, les « vrais » et les « faux » voyageurs ou autres questions existentielles, pourriez-vous nous raconter une de vos petites «galères» de voyage (ou considérées comme tel à leur arrivée) dont vous riez volontiers aujourd’hui?

Je lance le sujet avec cette anecdote recopiée d'un carnet.

« …ce n’est qu’à l’heure du BN que j’ai pu sortir du piège de ce fond de lit d’oued à sec dans lequel nous étions engagés depuis le milieu de matinée. Tout allait pourtant pour le mieux -du moins le croyais-je- jusqu’à l’arrivée au-dessus de cette cascade sèche, oh pas bien haute … même pas deux mètres, mais quand même infranchissable par mon compagnon d’infortune. Je veux citer Rantanplan, mon, parfois têtu et stupide - si, si j’vous jure- mulet, mais néanmoins solide, courageux et fidèle compagnon-porteur tout-terrain. Tout-terrain ? Pas tout à fait ! Bon, rien à dire face à la cascade sèche… Je me doutais bien qu’il n’allait pas sauter, pattes jointes, deux mètres plus bas rien que pour me faire plaisir. J'ai donc fait demi tour sans me prendre la tête, mais après… quand-même ! Me laisser plus de trois heures, sans aucun remord apparent, au fond d’une gorge, en pleine « cagna » de mi-journée parce que Monsieur refusait de retraverser le petit éboulis dont il s’était rit à l’aller, je trouve la plaisanterie un peu saumâtre.

Bon, la tension est retombée. Je suis maintenant tiré d’affaire, bien à l’ombre bienfaisante d’un genévrier thurifère centenaire préservé - par quel miracle ?- du massacre à la hache subi par ses diformes et squelettiques congénères. J’en ai assez pour la journée ! Le petit bivouac est installé, le thé au thym frémit gentiment sur les braises, Rantanplan broute ce qu’il peut entre les cailloux en attendant son repas du soir, je me remémore et laisse quelques traces écrites des événements de ces dernières heures.

Quand j’ai vu le mulet planter ses fers et s’immobiliser devant l’étranglement du passage et quelques cailloux polis, j’ai pensé qu’au vu des expériences précédentes, passer au-delà ne serait qu’une formalité ; d’autant plus qu’à l'aller il n’avait pas marqué la moindre hésitation.

J’ai donc commencé par le plus simple : l'accompagner en le tenant par la bride. Il n’a pas bougé les pattes d’un millimètre. Je suis passé derrière en lui donnant la traditionnelle tape sur la croupe accompagnée dans mon meilleur berbère du mot « ouchte » connu par tous les mulets de l’Atlas pour déclencher le mouvement. Rien. Une, deux, dix, vingt fois et plus sans succès, j’ai renouvelé ces gestes basiques. Sans y croire réellement j’ai vérifié qu’aucun animal rampant n’était caché dans les pierres à proximité. Si un serpent était dans coin il aurait de toutes façons fuit depuis longtemps. Je lui ai fait faire demi tour sur quelques mètres, pris par la bride et revenu en espérant passer ainsi comme si de rien n’était. Quand il s’est de nouveau planté devant la plus grosse pierre sans même l’effleurer du sabot, j’ai cru lire dans son regard « non mais tu me prends pour un con ? ». J’ai essayé de lui faire comprendre que non. Je lui ai susurré à l’oreille que c’était le plus gentil et courageux des mulets, qu’après avoir arpenté sans chuter des pierriers pentus et instables à la recherche d’une trace perdue, qu’après avoir franchi dans les rochers des passages en escaliers devant lesquels j’aurais fait demi tour sans hésiter si je n’avais pas vu les traces de fer sur les cailloux ou eu la garantie des bergers rencontrés que le passage était accessible aux mulets, qu’après avoir reculé sur plusieurs mètres, à trente mètres de la rivière en contre-bas, dans une vire de falaise étroite au point de ne pas pouvoir faire demi-tour, il ne devait pas se laisser ridiculiser par ces quelques cailloux certes un peu polis mais qu’il avait royalement toisé deux heures auparavant. Toujours rien. Fâché, j’ai fini par lui dire qu’il n’avait aucun orgueil, que je le revendrais à un méchant éleveur de chèvres dès que nous serions sortis de là, qu’il me regretterait en voyant la différence de traitement avec moi qui ne l’avais jamais battu. Je l'ai menacé de partir seul avec mon sac à dos en l’abandonnant là à son triste sort… Cela n’a pas semblé l’émouvoir. Je l’ai déchargé, fait plusieurs fois demi tour et revenu en montant dessus en croyant naïvement que si je lui montrais que je n’avais pas peur sur lui, il n’avait rien à craindre non plus. Ce ne fût pas un franc succès. J’ai ensuite pensé qu’une diversion viendrait à bout du caprice et l’ai entraîné jusqu’au petit filet d’eau qui ressurgissait en aval à une demi-heure de là. Il n’a pas voulu reboire. Moi si. Nous sommes restés là le temps de fumer une cigarette ( pas lui, moi ) et je l’ai fait trotter au retour en espérant qu’il passe dans la foulée… mais la foulée s’est figée une fois de plus à la vue du passage considéré comme délicat. Je lui ai bandé les yeux, et à nouveau tiré, poussé, monté à nouveau. Il y a eu un semblant de progrès. N’y voyant rien, il posait le premier sabot, mais dès celui-ci au contact de ce p….. de caillou c’était un « non » aussi franc que massif. Que faire ? Arrêter de se prendre la tête, passer là le reste de l’après-midi et la nuit et … demain serait un autre jour ? Imprudent. Même si je ne suis pas plus inquiet que cela sur la météo de ce mois de juillet, je n’aime pas dormir dans un endroit « sans issue ». Le laisser là et partir chercher de l’aide d’un conducteur de mulet plus expérimenté que moi ? C’était une option. De toute façon … il n’allait pas se sauver ! Construire une espèce de passerelle selon la technique locale éprouvée Tiens c’est une idée ça. Les cailloux c’est pas ce qui manque … de toutes tailles… Il n’y a plus qu’à les déplacer ! Le bois est plus rare, mais j’en ai vu ce matin qui avait du être charrié par l’eau cet hiver avant de coincer dans les rochers riverains… Il n’y a plus qu’a aller les chercher ! Au taf ! J’ai donc joué les terrassiers pendant plus d’une heure avant de, non pas m’émerveiller du labeur accompli dans la canicule de cette mi-journée, mais du moins estimer suffisant le résultat et envisager la fin de la plaisanterie. Je n’y ai pas cru longtemps ! L’animal était dans une phase d’humeur contrarié et la mienne d’humeur n’étant pas dans un cycle de jovialité, j’ai opté sagement pour une petite détente-collation destinée à faire chuter ma tension. Collation …? Et si asserdoun ( le mulet ) avait faim ? Lui aussi a généralement droit à sa ration d’orge de midi pendant que je déguste mes sardines à la tomate ou mon corned beef. Et si sa ration était alignée en petits tas tous les trente centimètres jusqu’à dépasser … ce que je ne peux toujours pas qualifier d’obstacle ? Je la tenais ma solution ! Collé à la paroi de la falaise pour profiter de la petite bande d’ombre qu’elle voulait bien dispenser, j’ai fini ma portion de Vache qui rit et mes figues ( et oui, aujourd’hui c’était fromage et dessert !) sans savoir si je devais rire ou pleurer. J’aurais du mal à décrire ici l’attitude ridicule adoptée par l’animal pour attraper le tas suivant après avoir avalé goulûment les trois premières poignées de grain, mais je me promets de la mimer à celles ou ceux qui m’en feront un jour la demande. Sachez seulement que ce cher Rantanaplan ne semblait pas décidé à esquisser le moindre petit pas en avant pour accéder au x autres petits tas de grain et finir son repas de midi. C’est cependant cette position grotesque qui m’a donné une nouvelle idée : l’encolure et la tête allongée au maximum, le naseau frémissant, les lèvres tendues trois centimètres devant sa dentition de jeune homme, et les deux pattes avant jointes formant un angle avec le sol à la limite de rupture d’équilibre … Suffirait-il de rompre la stabilité de cet inesthétique position pour qu’il fasse enfin ces deux pas en avant tant attendus depuis la fin de matinée ? Y avait qu’à … et pour cela une seule solution : le prendre par surprise car il reprendrait sa position bien campée dès que je m’approcherais.

La surprise, oui mais … Qui a déjà essayé de s’approcher d’un mulet sans se faire remarquer ?

La solution serait dans la corde qui sert à la fixation du chouari et du taghrart ( paniers de portage et sac de bât). J’ai attaché une extrémité de la corde à une des pattes avant et l’autre bout à une des pattes arrière, resservi à portée de gueule quelques grains pour l’aguicher, mis la corde en limite de tension et attendu patiemment trois mètres devant lui qu’ il essaye à nouveau d’attraper le tas suivant. L’instant propice n’a pas tardé plus d’une minute. Dès qu’il a atteint la position attendue j’ai tiré d’un coup sec simultanément sur les deux brins de la corde.

Bingo ! Déséquilibré réellement ou surpris par la tension brutale de la corde dans les chevilles, toujours est-il que plus de trois heures après s’être planté une première fois, Rantanplanfranchissait le misérable tas de cailloux, m’évitant ainsi d’avoir à exposer dans une langue où je ne connais que quelques « expressions de survie » le grotesque de la situation à la première bergerie trouvée.

Certes, la vie des montagnards locaux manque tellement de récréations que l’anecdote du roumi et asserdoun n’aurait pas manqué d’alimenter les discussions des veillées et certainement diverti le souk régional pendant des semaines… Mais j’avoue être un brin susceptible, alors … »

José

Je suis toujours partante pour découvrir de nouveaux horizons, mais je ne comprends pas très bien l'envie de certains de se rendre dans des zones à hauts risques comme l'Irak ou l'Afghanistan... Quel est l'intérêt de partir en voyage dans des endroits où on risque de se faire tirer dessus ou de marcher sur une mine anti-personnelle? J'avoue que ça me laisse perplexe!!! Y-a-t-il des amateurs de ce genre de trips qui pourraient m'éclairer sur ce sujet?

Hi everyone, With a friend, we’re planning a big trip to South America from January to mid-April 2026. Our planned itinerary:

Argentina Chile Brazil (for Rio’s Carnival) Peru Then heading to Costa Rica to wrap up the trip.

We don’t have a precise route yet, but here are the key stops we’d absolutely love to include:

Iguazu Falls (Foz de Iguaçu) Patagonia (especially the Perito Moreno Glacier) Atacama Desert Rio Carnival Machu Picchu

This is our first time taking a trip of this scale, and we’d love some advice from more experienced travelers. To narrow it down, here are the main things we’re worried about:

1. Travel agency

For a trip this big, do you think a travel agency is helpful, or is it better to organize everything ourselves? If so, which ones would you recommend for a tight budget? We were considering G Adventures for parts of the trip. Any feedback on them?

2. Practical tips and money

For luggage, would you recommend a small rolling suitcase or a big backpack?

About payments: Is it easy to pay by card, or is cash the way to go? If cash is king, how do you manage your budget—do you use services like Western Union for transfers? Currency exchange: Is it easy to exchange money on the spot? Which places are best for that? For costs, what’s a reasonable monthly budget for average travelers?

3. Accommodation

Is it easy to find hotels/hostels on the fly, or is it better to book a few days/weeks in advance (especially in high season)?

4. Transportation

Same question for buses: Can you buy tickets the same day, or should you book a few days/weeks (or even months) ahead for certain routes? Any recommendations for reliable companies between these countries and within them?

5. Phone service

How do you handle mobile networks, especially when crossing borders? Do you need a SIM card per country? Are there plans that cover multiple countries? Are eSIMs available? What’s the best way to set it up? Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences! We’re all ears for any great tips, hacks, or pitfalls to avoid.

Hi there,

We’d like to travel overland from Turkey to India in our converted van, but there are very few options these days. Crossing Iran seems risky and not particularly safe. Has anyone here done it? If so, which route did you take to minimize safety concerns?

Thanks for your replies, Julie 😎

The Afrosiyob races through a premature twilight, lashed by a blizzard of thick snow. In the endless gray, a monumental industrial complex occasionally emerges, ghostly. Here and there, in the middle of nowhere, a human silhouette appears (a soldier?), standing motionless by the tracks. On the screen mounted in the middle of the ceiling, a dashing Bollywood cat in vibrant colors writhes in all directions, throwing smoldering glances at a dancer on the verge of fainting. A server moves down the central aisle, offering crepes for sale—ones I suspect are stuffed with ground beef. I’m in Central Asia, in Uzbekistan, somewhere between Bukhara and Samarkand.

I chose the title "notes"—scattered thoughts, rough drafts. I’m not sure what I’ll write, but one thing’s certain: this won’t be a linear travel journal.

And a photo... there must be a photo, so here:



Local tourists between a Bactrian camel and an electric car, in front of ancient walls—it’ll do.

Hi everyone,

I was wondering how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way you travel or plan your trips. I know some of these points have been discussed before, but what I’m interested in here is the concrete, present, and personal—no politics and nothing post-COVID.

Here are a few ideas—do any of these resonate with you?

- Traveling shorter distances / for shorter durations - Favoring rural or less crowded areas over urban or overcrowded ones - Opting for private transportation over public transit - Traveling solo or at least in pairs rather than in groups - Waiting until the crisis is over and saving money in the meantime - Reassessing health risks (and updating your first-aid kit/medications and vaccinations) - ...

I’m sure you’ll have other things to add. The floor is yours!

Bonsoir à tous, Depuis le temps que je lis tous les sites et tous les carnets sur le forum je me lance enfin à poster mes interrogations sur l'organisation du voyage prévu normalement en septembre sinon l'année prochaine si on ne peut pas partir (comme ça tout sera prêt) ! La question du jour est : est ce réalisable pour des quinquagénaires randonneurs occasionnels mais en montagne de faire en une journée : - Départ de Torrey - Moonsape Overlook - A/R Long Dong Silver - LWHC - Goblin Valley - route vers Moab pour la nuit sans courrir, je ne veux pas me sentir prise par le temps.

Merci pour votre aide. Aline

Preamble:

For summer 2019, the idea was to return to Africa. We had already been to Namibia in 2017 (+ a few days in Botswana and the end of the trip at Victoria Falls), which we loved, and a trip to Asia in 2018 (Borneo, Perhentian, and Singapore), a nature-focused trip but a bit disappointing due to environmental destruction. The desire to return to Africa was very strong. We wanted a change of scenery, nature, discoveries, to step out of our little comfort zone (a bit, anyway!) and experience travel differently. In short, we dreamed of authenticity, and we weren’t disappointed.

We traveled as a family of four with our daughters, aged 19 and 17. When the urge for Africa hit, Uganda quickly stood out, especially for the chance to see rare animals, particularly the famous mountain gorillas. When I looked into the budget, I was quickly disheartened. It’s really expensive. Too expensive… Then, after reading a few trip reports on "VoyageForum" (thanks Muriel J!), I decided to ask a local agency for a quote. The first contact was very friendly and responsive, and the initial offer for two weeks fit our budget :). A few images gathered from the internet (especially Sipi Falls) finally convinced us all. I asked for an adapted offer with a few more sites to extend the trip to three weeks and cover a fairly complete visit to the country (which, of course, increased the budget! To stay within an acceptable range, we prioritized activities over accommodations and regularly chose the cheapest options, with 2-3 nice lodges in between). It’s booked! We were in October 2018, and the first thing to do was reserve permits to see the gorillas and chimpanzees. Then, the agency took care of all the bookings except for the international flights, which we booked with Ethiopian Airlines. A few months of waiting to look forward to… and a little worry too! Two events didn’t reassure us: the kidnapping of an American tourist by four men at the DRC border and the Ebola outbreak in Congo, with confirmed cases in Uganda by mid-June…

Here we are in July, and departure is approaching. The suitcases are packed (warm clothes, long, short, dark, light, practical, sun, rain, hiking/trekking shoes, flip-flops—clothes for every situation! Don’t forget: headlamp (essential!), binoculars, cameras), and we’re ready.

One day before departure, our agency Mpolampola, through its manager Paul, informs us that he won’t be the one taking care of us during the trip but another guide named Moses. He has a big problem with a vehicle and can’t do otherwise. For us, as long as everything is okay, no worries, especially since I had read glowing reviews about Moses, who turned out to be a very pleasant guide, cautious (most important) on the road, clear about all the activities, and an expert on birds, his specialty. We briefly met Paul in the middle of the trip, who is also very friendly. In short, we 100% recommend this agency. Flights to Entebbe went smoothly; we arrived around 10:30 AM, filled out health forms (Ebola information signs everywhere), visas, baggage claim, and met Moses, who took us directly to the vehicle. It was in pretty good condition with huge tires (we’d understand why later!), but it had quite a few miles (400,000 on the odometer!). Just missing a seatbelt… Okay, it’s Africa!

Now, here’s our day-by-day itinerary, which I’ll summarize briefly with ratings for each activity: ****TOPISSIME (Amazing) ***Very good **Good *Meh

Day 1) Departure from the airport at 11:45 AM for some currency exchange. Stop along the way at the equator for a meal and souvenir photo! Arrival at Lake Mburo Park *** around 5:00 PM. Even before entering the park, we saw lots of antelopes, zebras, elks, etc.—it’s magnificent. On the way, we had already encountered many goats and cows, and we were impressed by their enormous horns. We enjoyed a nice game drive until about 7:00 PM, when we reached our lodge, one of the nicest of the trip, Eagle’s Nest ****, with a magnificent view, a tent with a nice bathroom/shower, and a very good meal.

Day 2) Departure at 7:00 AM for a game drive; we encountered many animals again, especially antelopes, zebras, and birds. There are no giraffes, lions, or cheetahs in this park. We didn’t get lucky enough to see a leopard… :-) Then, we continued to Lake Bunyonyi ***, where the road and views are very beautiful, but we were shocked to see locals (mostly women and children) breaking stones by hand on the mountainside in very precarious safety conditions. There are regularly dramatic accidents because, over time, entire sections detach and cause landslides. These stones are then used for road construction… Another world… This was the only place we saw this. Lake Bunyonyi is a nice stop (but less exotic in our opinion since we have many lakes back home too!). We took a boat to our accommodation, Byoona Amagara ***, which has a lot of charm. We stayed in huts called "geodomes," completely open to nature, so it was very cool at night. To reach the toilets located below, you had to be brave! The meal consisted of lake shrimp—good but a bit bland.

Day 3) After a good breakfast, departure at 9:00 AM to visit three islands. We took several nice walks with beautiful views of the lake and islands. A local meal was served on the last island. At 1:00 PM, we met Moses for the rest of the program and headed to Ruhija in Bwindi Forest****. The landscapes are breathtaking. After two hours of driving and many photo stops, we arrived at our accommodation near the trekking starting point, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort **. We stayed in a room instead of the initially planned tents, which was just as well because there was a lot of wind during the night. We still had time for an activity and decided to meet the Bwata pygmies despite the bad reviews in the guide… The first part of the visit was quite nice, with a visit to a school where the children gave us a very joyful welcome. We had a great time listening to them sing and dance! Then we met the Bwata pygmies who live on the edge of the forest. When Bwindi Forest was declared a national park, they had to leave their habitat because their activities weren’t compatible with nature and wildlife protection. We left on a somewhat sad note… The visit ended with a local doctor explaining different medicinal plants, and we watched the making of local beer from sorghum. Good meal. We had butterflies in our stomachs—tomorrow was a big day! I admit I was a bit stressed, not entirely confident in my physical abilities…

Day 4) After a short night due to excitement, breakfast, and departure at 7:30 AM. First, it started calmly with singing and dancing. Then, a 15-minute briefing and group assignments. No one asked if we had any physical problems or anything (when booking, I had inquired a bit, and they told me groups were assigned based on physical abilities). We were assigned to the Mukiza group. At first, I was pretty happy—it was a fairly large group with babies :). The ranger explained that for now, they didn’t know where the gorillas were… the trackers couldn’t find them… Oh… (that’s not a good sign!!!) We set off at a good pace, first on a reasonably sloped path. We were accompanied by a family of four Italians and five porters (four for us!). After an hour, the ranger stopped us and informed us they still couldn’t find them—they had fought with another group the day before and scattered throughout the forest, so they were very far away, and we needed to move faster… Hmm… we picked up the pace (we weren’t going slowly before!!!) and walked for another good hour—down, up, down again, up again, we kept going, but always more or less on paths. Then another stop. A 10-minute break waiting for news. The news wasn’t very precise, it seemed! The ranger decided to cut through the forest—machetes were used to clear the path. We descended unimaginable slopes, then climbed back up. Our stick kept getting stuck; luckily, our porter helped us, held our hands, and the terrain was vertical! An hour later, another stop: we heard gorilla cries (yay!!!). False hope—we waited again for news from the trackers, who informed our ranger that it was a non-habituated family, so we couldn’t see them. Cold shower—we had to go all the way back up and return to the starting point to maybe see another group. But time was running out… We arrived around 1:30 PM; all the other groups had already left long ago. Our guide was worried because we still had a long drive ahead. We quickly ate a banana, and off we went for another trek (I was exhausted!). Luckily, this group was close—about 45 minutes of steep descent (I was already thinking about the climb back and considering being adopted by a gorilla ). The forest was sublime, with magnificent tree ferns—the place was truly splendid. Finally, we were there. The porters stayed behind, we grabbed our cameras, and followed the ranger. The progress wasn’t easy, but suddenly, a female was in front of us, curled up in a little ball, eating—so cute. The emotion overwhelmed us. But she moved away—it’s hard to observe them; they move constantly, and the terrain is very steep and uneven. We saw a female descending from a tree with a baby on her back—too adorable. Then, here was the silverback, enormous, incredible, yet so calm and peaceful. He ate quietly and gave us a nice demonstration of nostril exploration! We could observe them for a good hour, but photographing them wasn’t easy because they kept moving, and we could barely stand! Toward the end, a large male (black back) suddenly stood up and decided to pass right where I was! I ended up in the bushes, and the male passed in front of me just a few centimeters away (he stepped on one of my daughters’ feet!) followed by the whole family. Just an exceptional moment. It was time to leave; we had to climb back up. I dreaded it because, I admit, I was exhausted. We finished the hike after 4:00 PM, exhausted but happy. The ranger gave us diplomas, and we didn’t linger because we still had a long drive—we needed to reach Ishasha before nightfall. Our guide was a bit stressed. If we were to do it again, we’d spend an extra night in Bwindi. However, it seems finishing so late is exceptional—it never happens, according to our guide! The road between Bwindi and Ishasha is sublime, with extraordinary landscapes, and despite the late hour, we regularly asked our guide to stop for photos. We arrived at Enjojo *** Lodge around 6:00 PM. The huts are located quite far from the reception and the bathrooms, a bit far from the huts, but otherwise, it was very nice.

Day 5) Departure at 8:00 AM after a good breakfast with the hope of seeing tree-climbing lions (no luck!). Overall, there weren’t many animals, and we arrived around 12:45 PM at our next stop, Parkview Safari Lodge ****, with a magnificent view, a beautiful family bungalow, and a good meal. We enjoyed a short relaxation by the lovely pool. At 4:00 PM, we left to see Kyambura Gorge *** and hike there. Unfortunately, this activity is no longer available, so we walked around the area—it was very beautiful. Back at the hotel, a little rest after the previous day wasn’t a bad idea! Reading, swimming, meals, and dances made the end of the day enjoyable.

Day 6) Departure at 6:30 AM—one of our daughters was sick (stomachache, cold sweats…). Safari in Queen Elizabeth ** (Kaseny Plains)—a bit disappointing. Stop by the salt lake with a nice view. A small market, but we weren’t thrilled by the crafts (overall, apart from some beautiful baskets/plates, there wasn’t much, and the wooden objects were, in our opinion, much less pretty than in Namibia). Then we took the crater road (27 km long) **** with magnificent landscapes. However, you absolutely must close the windows because it’s infested with tsetse flies. At noon, we arrived at Mweya, where we stayed in basic rooms, but the restaurant was well-placed with a beautiful view of the Kazinga Channel. At 2:00 PM, we enjoyed a magnificent cruise **** on the channel. Elephants, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos (including adorable babies), buffaloes, all kinds of birds. Wow!!! Two hours of pure bliss. Quiet end of the day playing cards with a view of the channel and elephants.

Day 7) Departure at 6:00 AM—still sick, we weren’t sure if it was due to the preventive treatment (Malarone) or something else… Another game drive in Queen Elizabeth (Kaseny Plains) and breakfast by the salt lake. Overall, we were a bit disappointed by this park. Then we took the road to Crater Lakes***, again with very beautiful landscapes. A hike of about an hour and a half allowed us to discover these beautiful crater lakes (the water mainly comes from the Rwenzoris). We crossed pretty villages and had nice encounters. End of the day at Tinka’s Home ****, with a family. We loved this place—very welcoming, where we took a cooking class with our hosts. A really great time. After the meal, we enjoyed African stories and dances. Really awesome.

Day 8) Departure at 7:30 AM for another highly anticipated discovery—the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest ****. We went to the meeting point and were split into groups of six, each with a guide. We saw three different groups, and for the last group, we followed a chimpanzee (slightly more comfortable running in the forest than we were!) that led us to the group. Their cries are very impressive, and we could observe them well, even though they were often high up in the trees. We were lucky enough to see two on the ground, very close to us. It was magnificent. End of the encounter and return to the starting point—it was noon. We went back to Tinka’s Home for the meal (delicious!). At 2:00 PM, we hiked in Bigodi Swamp ***, a marsh surrounded by beautiful vegetation, especially huge papyrus, and inhabited by many birds and monkeys. We saw, among others, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and vervet monkeys. We also visited a basket-weaving workshop where we bought two beautiful baskets. Then a short stop in Fort Portal, where we stayed for two nights at Ruwenzori View Guesthouse ***, a nice place with a family room and very good communal meals.

Day 9) Departure at 8:00 AM for a hike in the Rwenzori****—it was a bit chaotic today. First, we had to exchange shillings because we wouldn’t have another chance in the following days. At the bank, employees went to get the bills by motorcycle from other buildings—it was quite surreal! And it took time! Then there was a misunderstanding between the organizer and me… I really wanted to see the region where chameleons are found in the Rwenzori—this region is south of the mountain range, and we were in the north! Anyway, the program included an ascent in the northern part with a positive elevation gain of over 1,500 meters… Talking to the guide scheduled for this hike (Noah), we explained that we really wanted to discover the vegetation and these famous chameleons, not necessarily achieve a physical feat… (we’d had enough!). The decision was made to go south, which meant quite a bit of driving. The hike was really enjoyable, with magnificent vegetation by the river. We saw three of the four chameleon species present, including the famous three-horned chameleon. The region is superb. We ended with a drink at Ruboni Camp, which has a magnificent view of the region (ideally, we should have stayed there). Two hours of driving to finish, and a good meal :).

Day 10) Departure at 8:00 AM—we had a long drive to Ziwa Rhino Ranch****. We passed through Hoima, had lunch in Masindi, and arrived in time for the rhino tracking walk. We could approach them closely on foot—it was impressive. We saw eight. Since we were staying on-site in the guesthouse **, we received precise safety instructions for moving between the rooms and the restaurant. And we quickly understood why!

Day 11) Departure at 6:00 AM for breakfast—surprise, in front of our room, several large rhinos were sleeping (we had also heard a lot of animal noises during the night—rhinos but also what seemed to be predators). So we had to take a detour to reach the restaurant! Second surprise—next to the restaurant, just three meters away at most, two mothers and their baby were also sleeping! Memorable! Then we had an appointment for the shoebill trek and canoe ride **** (package with the previous day’s walk). So there we were, in our boots, splashing through 30 cm of water in search of the shoebill (I really wanted to see one :))! It was really fun, and luck was on our side—a shoebill had just landed in the distance! We approached as best we could and observed it from afar. What a strange bird! There are very few left, and Uganda is one of the countries where the chances of seeing one are quite good. The tour continued with a canoe cruise where we saw a herd of cows (the famous ones with enormous horns) being swum as a dowry to the father of the future bride! A funny spectacle. This stop wasn’t the most anticipated, but we all thought it was really worth the detour. Road to Murchison Falls Park, and arrival around noon at Red Chili Rest Camp **, where we stayed for two nights (family banda). Good meal. Then a cruise to Murchison Falls*** where we disembarked and continued on foot. It was pretty. Back to Red Chili.

Day 12) This morning, early departure for a cruise in search of the shoebill*** (booked in case we didn’t see one at Ziwa). The landscapes were pretty, but there weren’t many birds in the end. We spotted the chosen one from afar after the first 10 minutes—so the suspense didn’t last long :-) It was a nice activity but quite long—5 hours. In the afternoon, safari in Murchison Park****—this park is sublime, the landscapes fabulous. Really one of our favorite parts of the trip. Lots of animals and even a leopard spotted with binoculars because it was far away! Night at Red Chili.

Day 13) Departure for the first morning ferry—it was drizzling, the sky was threatening at first, so the landscape was spectacular! Beautiful contrasts. In the middle of the morning, we were lucky to observe a whole group of lions, first from afar, then with a little patience, the whole group approached until they passed beside and in front of our vehicle. What emotion and excitement! We could then observe large groups of giraffes. They were magnificent. The morning was incredible. Then we headed to our lodge, Fort Murchison ****, and on the way, we saw a whole group of elephants—the view was magnificent. We had a very good meal and enjoyed the pool a bit. We also met Paul, the organizer of our trip. Very nice :). In the late afternoon, off for a short safari in the park. We slept in very well-equipped tents.

Day 14) Today, we had a long drive to Kidepo Park. It was raining, which didn’t help our guide—according to him, the tracks near Kidepo turn to mud with rain and become difficult to navigate. We saw, among other things, a bus in a bad situation in the ditch. Some sections were really tricky, and we were glad to have a driver. The end of the trip—the landscape was spectacular and original, and we saw some traditional villages. We arrived at Kidepo quite late. Short safari in the park before reaching the accommodation. We booked two simple bandas in the park camp**. It was clean but didn’t hold up well in the rain . The restaurant was very nice, though.

Day 15) The day was dedicated to discovering Kidepo Park **** where the landscapes were again superb. First encounter with a lioness resting on a rock. We saw other lions later and observed them for a long time. There were almost no other tourists in the park. Our daughter wasn’t feeling well, and by the time we arrived at the lodge, she had a temperature of 39.5°C (103.1°F)… A nap was necessary. In the late afternoon, we returned to the spot where we had seen the lions that morning, and they were still there—they weren’t happy because rain was threatening! It was a great photo opportunity. Then came the downpour, and our driver urged us to return quickly because the tracks were becoming impassable. Indeed, a jeep was in the ditch… The return was eventful, and several times we slid without being able to do anything… Wow, what a day!

Day 16) No safari this morning because of impassable tracks—the road to Kotido*** was longer than expected as we had to take a detour. The landscapes along the way were surprising. We finally arrived around 1:00 PM at the accommodation and left at 3:00 PM to visit the largest manyatta in East Africa with two translators. It was incredible—a very beautiful experience. The manyatta is immense and has 28,000 inhabitants. Night at Karamojaarts guesthouse*—very average meal.

Day 17) Departure for Moroto****—on the way, we saw many bird species. Moroto doesn’t look like other Ugandan cities. Life there seems very pleasant. We arrived at Kara-Tunga and had a bite to eat. At 4:00 PM, we left to visit a Karamojong village. We enjoyed beautiful dances and watched communal games—it was fun and so authentic. Then we headed to a kraal (where shepherds and herds are) to set up our camp. Moses had to get used to the idea of sleeping in the tribe in a tent! It was incredible to find ourselves in this universe. The place was beautiful, and we had a great time with the Karamojong. Some had never seen white people… had never been in a car… Their culture is incredible. During the evening, around the fire, to our guide’s dismay (a bird enthusiast), they grilled hornbills! On our side, we ate a meal prepared by Kara-Tunga for our sensitive stomachs! Night in a tent.

Day 18) Dawn wake-up in the fog—the atmosphere was quite strange. Our daughter was attacked by a cow—fortunately, more fear than harm, but she ended up with a lot of thorns in her buttocks and thighs ! Then we left for the Mount Elgon region, specifically Sipi Falls****. Lacam Lodge****, perched on the edge of the cliff with a direct view of one of the falls, was just magnificent. The view and landscapes were fabulous. Big favorite. We had dinner and then went for a hike to visit the three falls in the region, partly in the rain. The landscapes were breathtaking! Sunset at Lacam Lodge with the sun setting over the waterfall. We couldn’t get enough and stayed to admire until nightfall!

Day 19) Visit to coffee plantations*** where we were given all the useful explanations to understand the culture and the incredible work required for this product, which is ultimately not very glorified. The visit was very interesting, and we drank very good coffee with the owners. Last photos at Lacam Lodge, and then departure for Jinja, where we arrived in the middle of the afternoon. We took a small cruise to see the source of the Nile*. Very touristy and not at all to our taste… Then a meal at Jinja Base Camp** where we enjoyed guacamole. Our guide Moses left us because another group was waiting for him!

Day 20) Road to Kampala***, the market, the Gaddafi Mosque. Short but interesting visit. Last meal in Entebbe by Lake Victoria, where we almost felt like we were by the sea. Transfer to the airport and return to Switzerland…

Epilogue: All four of us were enchanted by this trip, which will undoubtedly remain one of the most beautiful we’ve ever taken. Talking about it gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. It was simply a magnificent experience. However, I wouldn’t recommend this trip to everyone because you often have to overlook small inconveniences like toilets (the worst of my life) and certain comfort details that, for us, remain details but could be important to others.

Our favorites: - The gorilla trek - The cruise on Kazinga Channel - The Fort Portal region - The Rwenzori Mountains - The chimpanzee trek - Murchison Falls - Kidepo - Spending time with the Karamojong tribe - The Sipi Falls region - The accommodations: Eagle’s Nest, Byonna Amagara, Parkview Lodge, Tinka’s Home, Rwenzori Guesthouse, Fort Murchison, Night in the kraal, and Lacam Lodge

What we liked less: - Queen Elizabeth Park - Jinja - The accommodations: Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Karamojaarts Guesthouse

I’ll try to post some photos later. If you have any questions about a future trip, I’d be happy to answer them.

Bonjour, J’ai réservé mes billets d’avion pour notre futur voyage avec une carte bancaire classique et j’ai payé mes supplément des sièges avec une mastercard gold. J’aimerais donc savoir si on sera couvert par l’assurance annulation de la carte ou pas ? Merci par avance.

Bonjour,

Une hausse des tarifs de transport en début du mois a provoqué de nombreuses manifestations plus ou moins spontanées dans le métro de Santiago.

Le phénomène a pris de l'ampleur et des pillages de grandes surfaces ont maintenant eu lieu aussi.

L'État d'Urgence a été déclaré, pour le moment, UNIQUEMENT EN CE QUI CONCERNE LA RÉGION MÉTROPOLITAINE, càd Santiago et les environs immédiats.

Mais. des manifestations ont actuellement lieu dans d'autres villes du Chili et la situation pourrait empirer encore.

La situation s'est fort dégradée ces dernières heures.

Restez particulièrement attentifs.

Bonne chance.

Thierry

Bonjour, Je vole depuis Montréal jusqu'à Cracovie, avec une connexion à Munich. (Lufthansa) Mais du à un retard de 1h au vol Montréal Varsovie, je manque ma connexion à Munich, le prochain vol est 4h plus tard. La raison donnée est un problème dans la gestion des bagages. La seule indemnité qui m'est proposée est un bon de 7€ pour un snack... Est ce que je suis en droit de réclamer quelquechose ? Si oui, à qui m'adresser ? Merci d'avance.

J'ai trouvé ceci ce matin sur le site du "Figaro" (n'étant pas abonné, je n'ai pu lire tout l'article) : j'en suis resté assez stupéfait, et je me demande bien ce qu'en pensent les lecteurs de ce forum !

www.lefigaro.fr/...port-aerien-20190407 Par souci d’écologie, de plus en plus de voyageurs cèdent à la «honte de prendre l’avion» et privilégient le train, même pour de longs trajets.

Gino, Italien installé depuis sept ans à Stockholm, et Saana, son amie finlandaise, auraient toutes les raisons de choisir un des nombreux vols low-costs pour rejoindre leur famille respective. Une habitude très ancrée chez de nombreux Suédois. Ils prennent cinq fois plus l’avion que la moyenne mondiale, souvent pour des vacances au soleil afin d’oublier leur hiver si long. Mais pas en 2019: «Nous avons décidé cette année de ne pas prendre l’avion, explique Gino. Nous sommes inquiets pour le climat et nous avons voulu faire quelque chose de concret. Alors pour les vacances de Pâques à Turin, ce sera 37 heures de train, rien que pour l’aller.»