This life isn’t perfect, but it’s mine. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of love, nature, meaning, and connection. And for me, that’s more than enough.

getting there was half the adventure: Three countries, three borders — Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia — all within four hours!

I walked carefully, watching my footing, my eyes scanning the greenery. And then — there they were. In the middle of an open clearing ....