DC to Munich to Johannesburg

Whoo! Well that was a very long journey. The best part was stopping in Munich and spending some quality time with a friend who scooped me from the airport and took me into the city. Munich is adorable. With cobblestone-narrow streets, beautiful flowers and so many bikes! I could do some serious shopping and beer drinking. Finally, I landed in Johannesburg early and slept so hard last evening. So, before I head out to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe I wanted to drop a line or two.

1. Our hotel is across the street from the mall, which also has a grocery store. Very convenient for late night shopping and affordable prices!

2. I had a yummy oatmeal breakfast with cafe and sat around with four guys (two are my former professors in undergrad and grad studies) who reminisced about their past collecting and field experiences here in South Africa. Their stories are so exciting! I can't wait to have my own stories to share and then return next year to continue the adventures. #scienceisawesome

3. Now we are talking shop. Prepping for our trip tomorrow -yippee! I love that I am a part of this journey.

Hilda hard at work.