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Child Alice Costumes – Down The Rabbit Hole And Into Adventure

Child Alice costumes are expected to be a hot commodity this Halloween. With the whimsical update of the Alice in Wonderland movie bringing a surge of interest to the story, the Wonderland world has been found by a whole new batch of little dreamers. Alice, in particular, has been getting the lion’s share of attention since her character is the adventurous soul who dared to go down the rabbit hole and place herself into the chaotic and topsy-turvy world of Wonderland.

Alice is such an interesting and memorable character for several reasons. Her fearlessness at following the odd little rabbit she sees scurrying by is testament to her courage and inquisitive nature. Throughout her adventure in Wonderland, whether at the Mad Hat Tea Party or playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts, she immerses herself in this strange new world and tries to connect with the odd characters she meets along the way.

Alice is impulsive, curious, and has a very active imagination. She is also filled with knowledge and loves to share that with others. While she is very polite and well mannered girl, she is not afraid to make her opinions known – something that some of the resident of Wonderland don’t particularly care for – especially the Queen of Hearts.

Alice is also very loving and gentle by nature – the type of character who loves without reservations and respects others, no matter their status – the lowly servant, the Royal King, the little caterpillar – as Carroll (the author) put it, grand or grotesque, high or low, Alice is courteous to everyone just the same.

But what really sets the character of Alice apart, and what makes child Alice costumes so popular, is that she embodies the pure joy that children have in reacting to the world around them and their ability to find wonder and weave magic into every experience.

Alice has the sort of trust, Carroll said, “that only dreamers know” and she brings this wide eyed view of the world to everything around her. To see Wonderland through her eyes is what gives the story such rich depth and color.

Alice, Carroll explained, retains the “eager enjoyment of life” that comes only in the happiness of childhood – before the meaning of words like sorrow and sin are understood or experienced – before the imagination is tempered with reality – and before the excitement of seeking out a new adventure every day disappears.

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Botswana – Perfect Country For Safari Adventures

If you are looking for an amazing African vacation try a Botswana Safari Holiday. The wildlife and landscape of this African country are simply awe inspiring. Watching wildlife safari on The Discovery Channel or on National Geographic is one thing, nice but ho hum. Seeing it with your own eyes, smelling it and hearing it in person is the ultimate travel experience.

There are many provinces in Africa where you can safari and take tours. The Botswana area is less overrun by tourists and gives a person much more freedom to explore on their own (or get in trouble if not careful). If you’re looking for ultimate in adventure, I recommend Botswana Safari Holidays, you will love it.

Botswana Hotels

Tourism is one of Botswana’s main economic industries and the government has been working to improve services. Quality hotel chains now have offerings in Botswana so that only the safari needs to be long, hot & dusty while accommodations can be clean and comfy. Many Botswana hotels have been built into the natural surroundings to bring the wildlife and scenery close adding to your holiday experience.

Let’s explore some of the best Botswana Safari Locations

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the largest inland delta in the world. The area’s waterways pass through the Kalahari Desert without flowing into the sea and irrigate the richly growing land creating a mosaic of palm islands. These islands are overgrown with lush grass and a variety of flora. While touring the Okavango Delta you might stumble upon any number of exotic birds and mammals, including elephant, buffalo, and giraffe. The Delta offers spectacular photo opportunities.

Moremi Reserve

Located in the heart of the Okavango Delta the Moremi Reserve bears the name of Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe. This reserve is regarded as one of the most beautiful on the entire African continent. At the Moremi Reserve you can get up close and personal with a huge variety of wildlife.

Xakanaxa Lagoon

The Xakanaxa Lagoon is right in the heart of Moremi and is known for its large herds of antelope, along with wild dogs and leopard. There is lodging available right on the lagoon for added interest and excitement. You can choose to “camp” according to your luxury expectations and your budget. There are several different private camps set-up along the edge of Xakanaxa. “Chiefs Safari Camp” and “Camp Moremi” are integrated into landscape in such a fashion that you can stay within the safety of the camp while still observing wild game in action.

Desert

If you go to Botswana during animal migration season – between March and May, you can hire a 4×4 and take it into the desert for some real safari sightseeing. There is no lodging in the desert, so you would be wilderness camping and sleeping underneath the stars. This can be amazing fun and very dangerous. Do not underestimate the desert. Sufficient supplies and a guide are a must. Hyena, jackal, antelope, lion, snakes and i countless species of birds and reptiles live in the desert. There is something to see any time of the year. Wisdom and caution are a must no matter when you go into the desert.

Safari in Botswana on the Cheap

Adventure travel packages are not the cheapest of holidays – often costing $4500 or more. This is the way to go for some people especially if your pockets are deep. However if you don’t like spending money there are less expensive ways. For a cheap Botswana Safari holiday, book nothing but the flight to Botswana. Then rent your 4×4 when you arrive. Do some studying before you go so that you will be able to book what you want to do and where you want to go when you arrive. It will be more adventurous than having everything prearranged. Although maybe a little more stressful if you are someone who likes to know everything is taken care of. You have more freedom to roam and enjoy the sights since you’re not stuck with someone else’s schedule. It’s easy to stay at a camp in Botswana and arrangements can be made on the spot, in person. If you travel this way, you’ll get your Botswana Safari trip for much less money, saving about 50% of an otherwise high cost adventure.