هر کاری که می‌کنی، فرار نکن: داستان‌های واقعی از یک راهنمای سافاری در بوتسوانا

A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: “only food runs!” With a new introduction and new material from the authorIn the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer brings us the lively adventures and biting wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison gives us the guide's-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world's fiercest terrain of wild animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Passionate for the animals of the Kalahari, Allison works as a top safari guide in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta. As he serves the whims of his wealthy clients, he often has to stop the impulse to run as far away from them as he can, as these tourists are sometimes more dangerous than a pride of lions. No one could make up these outrageous-but-true tales: the young woman who rejected the recommended safari-friendly khaki to wear a more “fashionable” hot pink ensemble; the lost tourist who happened to be drunk, half-naked, and a member of the British royal family; establishing a real friendship with the continent's most vicious animal; the Japanese tourist who requested a repeat performance of Allison's being charged by a lion so he could videotape it; and spending a crazy night in the wild after blowing a tire on a tour bus, revealing that Allison has as much good-natured scorn for himself. The author's humor is exceeded only by his love and respect for the animals, and his goal is to limit any negative exposure to humans by planning trips that are minimally invasive—unfortunately it doesn't always work out that way!New story: People often ask safari guides about the experience that frightened them the most. In this story Peter Allison tells of the time he became aware of unseen danger, and knew that somewhere within meters of him was a hunting lioness. Peter Allison is originally from Sydney, Australia. His safaris have been featured in National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, and on television programs such as Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. He travels frequently to speaking appearances, and splits most of his time between Botswana, Sydney, and San Francisco. The warm, funny and utterly engaging true story of a young Aussie safari guide who has spent the last twelve years leading tours in the African bush.Peter Allison was only nineteen when he left Australia for Africa, thinking he might travel around and see a bit of the country before going home to a 'proper job.' But Africa worked its magic, and Peter ended up falling, quickly and completely, in love with the country and its wildlife. Landing in a game reserve in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, he became a safari guide and, some twelve years later, his short holiday in Africa isn't over yet.Whatever You Do, Don't Run is his guide's-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world's fiercest animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Like the young woman who rejected the recommended safari-friendly khaki to wear a more 'fashionable' hot pink ensemble, or the Japanese tourist who requested a repeat performance of Allison's being charged by a lion so he could videotape it.Peter Allison-like an affable, younger David Attenborough or a slightly more laid-back Steve Irwin-really knows his wildlife. He's had some extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From close encounters with hungry lions, cranky elephants and over-protective honey badgers, there's not much in the African bush that Peter hasn't seen, done or been chased by. His affection for these wild and dangerous animals and his fascination with, and respect for, their often extraordinary behaviour is completely genuine, deep and infectious. Reading Whatever You Do, Don't Run is like sitting around a campfire late a night and listening to him talking-his stories of the animals and the bush are gentle, warm, funny and utterly engaging.

whatever You Do, Don’t Run Is A Hilarious Collection Of True Tales From Top ­safari Guide Peter Allison. In A Place Where The Wrong Behavior Could Get You Eaten, Allison Has Survived Face-to-face Encounters With Big Cats, Angry ­elephants, And The World’s Most Unpredictable Animals—herds Of Untamed Tourists And Foolhardy Guides Whose Outrageous Antics Sometimes Make Them Even More Dangerous Than A Pride Of Hungry Lions!

join Allison As He Faces Down Charging Lions—twice; Searches For A Drunk, Half-naked Tourist Who Happens To Be A Member Of The British Royal Family; Drives A Land Rover Full Of Tourists Into A Lagoon Full Of Hippos; And Adopts The Most ­vicious Animal In Africa As His “pet.” Full Of Lively Humor And A Genuine Love And Respect For Botswana And Its Rich Wildlife, Whatever You Do, Don’t Run Takes You To Where The Wild Things Are And Introduces You To A Place Where Every Day Is A New Adventure!

 

in 1994 Peter Allison Set Off For A Year-long Stay In Africa. More Than A Dozen Years And Hundreds Of Adventures Later, He’s Still Leading Safaris And Collecting Stories. Allison’s Safaris Have Been ­featured In National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, And On Television Programs Such As Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures.

A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: only food runs! Allison presents the guides-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the worlds fiercest terrain of wild animals, and managing herds of gaping tourists Presents tales from a safari guide about his encounters with big cats, elephants, hippos, and other unpredictable animals