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Kurt
Jan 4, 2023
1,118 Days (part 1)
Just over three years and we are finally back. Too long. COVID. Our 2020 trip scrapped. We spent June 2022 in the wonderful Hoedspruit,...
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Kurt
Nov 11, 2022
Zebums
Most Americans are generally not known for their knowledge, interest, or empathy of nations besides the United States. And many believe...
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Kurt
Jan 30, 2022
A Land-locked Delta
His name is Doctor. But he’s not a medical doctor – it’s his “English” name, easier for us Westerners to pronounce. Nor does he have a...
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Kurt
Jun 1, 2020
Hallelujah
“Do you want to go and see that bull elephant?” “Sure”, we responded, “why not?”, thinking we would drive a bit closer. But instead he...
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Kurt
May 17, 2020
"May 17, 2020"
AFRICA SMILED – A poem by Bridget Dore, dedicated to Madiba (Nelson Mandela) Africa smiled a little When you left. “We know you,” Africa...
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Kurt
May 16, 2020
"May 16, 2020"
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions” — Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) Today would be our last full day on safari,...
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Steph
May 15, 2020
"May 15, 2020"
Lycaon pictus As we've mentioned, the Sabi Sands is well known for leopard sightings, but also lions, hyena, and if really lucky we may...
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Kurt
May 14, 2020
"May 14, 2020"
As Steph mentioned “yesterday", the Sabi Sands in South Africa has worked for years habituating leopards, resulting in amazing viewing...
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Steph
May 13, 2020
"May 13, 2020"
In 2017, when we returned from our third trip to Africa, to Botswana and Zimbabwe, I was desperate to find ways to permanently be on...
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Kurt
May 13, 2020
"May 12, 2020"
Maybe on another post I’ll discuss the South African phrases “now now” and “just now”. For example, “I’ll write today’s blog post just...
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Kurt
May 11, 2020
"May 11, 2020
Today we would have not visited, because it is a closed facility and visitors are not allowed. Regardless, we are thrilled that this...
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Kurt
May 10, 2020
"May 10, 2020"
Khaya Ndlovu traverse In 2019 we stayed with a very nice couple – former international teachers from Texas - who now live in Raptor’s...
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Kurt
May 9, 2020
"May 9, 2020"
Today’s post is in memory of Diane R., who passed away a couple of weeks ago. Diane was a dear friend of Steph’s Mum. Mum and Diane grew...
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Kurt
May 8, 2020
"May 8, 2020"
Hoedspruit Today we would have hosted some friends for sun-downers and dop & tjop. The couple from the airplane in Zimbabwe two years...
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Kurt
May 7, 2020
"May 7, 2020"
Leopard’s View Sadly, last night would be our last night here; we should have booked more days. However, Neil and Ann have probably had...
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Kurt
May 6, 2020
"May 6, 2020"
Leopard’s View is one of those places you visit and then think “Can we just live here forever?”
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Kurt
May 5, 2020
"May 5, 2020"
Johannesburg, South Africa. Sorry, a bit of a geography refresher before we move on. Africa is a continent, like North America is a...
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Kurt
May 4, 2020
"May 4, 2020"
London. We (well, I) will likely sleep late. Yes, again. Steph will procure pastries for breakfast. Yes, again. We wouldn’t plan much...
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Kurt
May 3, 2020
"May 3, 2020"
London. Although a wonderful city, we don’t plan on doing too much since we want to rest and be fresh for when we arrive in South Africa....
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Kurt
May 2, 2020
Rusks
Rusks are breakfast "food" eaten by South Africans. Beskuit in Afrikaans. RUSK is actually an acronym for "Ruin yoUr nice Steaming hot...
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