by Peter Allison
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 Oh, I wish I were there again!, 2008-07-01
Allison's description of life as a safari guide and his interaction with beast and man will put a smile on your face. While most of the book showcases Allison's sense of humor, I also enjoyed the chapters which showed his heart. His ability to poke fun at himself and others in good-humored fashion left me hoping that he will continue to share his journey in a sequel. As the owner of a travel agency, this will be a gift for all of my clients who travel to Africa. I have lots of fantastic images from my safari - http://thetravelsource.vacationport.net but Allison inspired images that I would never have imagined: the honey badger pet, the mouse plague, and Salvador, the elephant in labor. If you have been on a safari, this book will bring back memories; if you haven't, it will let you dream about what it will be like when you do go. Either way, you'll learn something about the animals that you didn't know before.
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 Very entertaining misadventures of a safari guide, 2008-06-10
This book is a collection of stories from the author's time as a safari guide in Africa as a young man. It reminds me of other "travel misadventure" books I have read, but the setting and the fact that the author is a guide make a nice change. I laughed out loud many times while reading the book. There is a bit of "bodily function" humor in here, but less than many other similar books and most of it is pretty funny anyway (like the author finding himself practically peeing on a honey badger, which has a reputation for going for the balls, or being kept awake by amorous lions going at it every 15 minutes all night). Highly recommended light summer reading.
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Whatever You Do don't run, 2008-05-22
For anyone who has ever been on an African safari or has ever thought they might want to this book is the one to read. The author has a great sense of humor which shows up consistently throughout this book. However, most importantly his love for Africa and its wildlife is the primary theme and is catchy. You will find yourself wanting to go to Botswana with Peter Allison as your guide
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Fun, fast read...an African safari from the guide's perspective, 2008-05-21
Even though Peter Allison never made Germans laugh, his book is sure to bring out chuckles and smiles. Even while describing serious hair-raising situations, Mr. Allison's way with words captures the moment, and brings to life a colorful cast of characters making each chapter an enjoyable and interesting account.
Mr. Allison tells his safari stories like they are; refreshingly honest about himself, co-workers, wild animals, and best of all, the tourists. His youthful exuberance and love for wildlife is obvious. These true tales made this arm-chair traveler want to book the next available safari tour guided by Peter Allison.
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Delightfully funny and insightful, 2008-05-20
This was a fast, easy and pleasant read. I went on a safari from my living room chair. Peter Allison made the landscape, ecosystem, animals and envionment of Botswana come to life. I very much liked his honesty regarding his naivate when first starting to be a guide. I recommend this book highly.
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