Africa

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    I first was on the continent of Africa in the Fall of 1960, while on duty with the US Army.  My little branch of the Army had a couple bases there.  One of them was on a plateau outside of Asmara, Ethiopia (now called Eritrea), and another at Wheelus Air Force Base in Libya.  Things were different in those days: to go on safari meant actually shooting something.  Fortunately for those of you reading this that are of the politically correct genre and for those of you ever so vitally  concerned about endangered species and their eminent demise, I never even saw anything to shoot at, much less hit. 

    I have returned to Africa a couple times since for a boat trip up the Nile River to Lake Victoria, and for a photo safari to the game preserves in central Africa.  Africa is a huge continent and highly diverse in geography, cultures, and things to see and do.  One could spend the rest of one's life exploring new things there. I am planning on returning in the near future to see and experience more of that wonderful land they call the "Dark Continent".  Following are areas that I have some photos of:

    However, if you want to see some truly impressive photos of Africa and it's many countries, I would suggest visiting the following web site.  The photographer, Gary Cook, is a professional and really has some excellent photos.  When viewing is completed, return to this site by using your browser's back key.

http://www.garycook.co.uk/index.html