Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

There is no right way to do the wrong thing.

I like political parties that aren’t owned by foreign adversaries.

How stupid are these people?

Republican also-rans: four mules fighting over a turnip.

Relentless negativity is not a sign that you are more realistic.

Republicans don’t lie to be believed, they lie to be repeated.

Fundamental belief of white supremacy: white people are presumed innocent, minorities are presumed guilty.

I swear, each month of 2025 will have its own history degree.

Following reporting rules is only for the little people, apparently.

The gop is a fucking disgrace.

Democracy cannot function without a free press.

The rest of the comments were smacking Boebert like she was a piñata.

Pessimism assures that nothing of any importance will change.

Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?

We’re watching the self-immolation of the leading world power on a level unprecedented in human history.

Speaker Mike Johnson is a vile traitor to the House and the Constitution.

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires republicans to act in good faith.

He seems like a smart guy, but JFC, what a dick!

Sometimes the world just tells you your cat is here.

They were going to turn on one another at some point. It was inevitable.

Polls are now a reliable indicator of what corporate Republicans want us to think.

Is it irresponsible to speculate? It is irresponsible not to.

Too little, too late, ftfnyt. fuck all the way off.

The low info voters probably won’t even notice or remember by their next lap around the goldfish bowl.

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Much of the wildlife I saw at the park was either along the shoreline or in the water near the shore. Sometimes you could see them while driving, while other times the boat was the best way to approach.

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According to our guide this is a Goliath Heron. It certainly is big.

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I love Yellow-billed Storks. They always look like they are having a good time.

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A fierce looking Martial Eagle.

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These hippos appear closer to the boat than they actually were (obligatory Jurassic Park reference). The Nile Crocodile at the edge of the water has his mouth open to help gain warmth from the sun.

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Apparently this Open-billed Stork knows it is not in danger when the croc is in this pose.

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We got a little too close to this crocodile. It left the shore and swam away.

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This is a female Waterbuck that was illuminated by the low golden sunlight. The photo almost looks like a 19th century painting that would hang in a wood paneled room decorated with trophy heads.

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There was a large dead palm tree out in the lake. This Fish Eagle was perched on top as the moon rose.

On The Road - lashonharangue - Tanzania - Nyerere National Park: Part 2

At the end of the boat ride we pulled onto shore. My camera was packed away. I used my phone for this photo of a palm tree lit by the setting sun with the moon rising in the background. 

Someone asked me if I was excited about going to Africa. I told them going to Africa is a pain. However, once you are there it is amazing. While I would not recommend this as a substitute for seeing the parks up in northern Tanzania, it is worth adding to a trip if you can make it there.

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    Dagaetch

    Thanks for sharing! I particularly like that last image…gives me a real sense of atmosphere. A safari is on my bucket list for sure.

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    Torrey

    These pictures are amazing. You seem expert at catching just the right moment for the shot.

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    pieceofpeace

    Excellent!  I like the colorful, stork.  What a thrilling ‘find’ each time you took a photo.

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    SkyBluePink

    Wonderful pics! Great photography!

    Giant Heron and eagle with moon are my favorites.

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    Yutsano

    Looks like someone is honing in on Albatrossity’s schtick. Not that it matters. Moar birbs!

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    lashonharangue

    @Torrey: Nope. I just take many photos and throw away most of them. However, I did ask the guide to move the boat to get the Fish Eagle and the moon.

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