african safari

when i picture african safari, the first image that pops in my head (after the giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, et al.) is this iconic photograph circa 1968.

in my dream of dreams, i would look like verushka on safari, rifle-ready, knife tucked away by my waist. an accessory to the accessory.

alas, the reality of 5AM wake-up calls and chilly 40 degree mornings shattered my ysl aspirations and any goals i had outside of staying warm. well...that and the fact that i didn't pack the proper clothes.