Since my parents divorced, my father has planned fantastic trips with each of his children. He has selected the location, and planned every last detail. In the past we have had some amazing times, and once in a lifetime adventures. But now, I am faced with a conundrum of sorts. My dad has offered to take me to Namibia, a place I have never gone and would hate to miss out on.
However, I am conflicted because my dad plans to do some kudu hunting while we are there. Now, it comes as no surprise that he is interested in this as he has the heads of a cape buffalo, bison, an elk and numerous other animals mounted on the walls of his home. He hunted and killed each of them himself, and takes tremendous pride in those trophies.
As for me, well I am opposed to hanging these so called trophies up, and cringe when he tells me the stories of how he captured each. Up until this point he has kept his hunting trips separate from those involving me. But, here we are, and I must decide where exactly that line between me and the hunting lies.
I suppose this might sound like the ramblings of a poor little rich girl to some, but it is something I am struggling with at present. Hunting is not a moral issue, and I am not a vegetarian so where do I stand, and will I make it to Namibia next July?
