After a night when the weather turned windy enough for us to lose power for a bit, we arose at the usual 0500 for the morning safari. A half cup of coffee later and we were on our way, bundled in the vehicle with blankets around our legs against the cold wind. It began as …
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Safari!
This morning we were awakened by a gentle tap on the door at 0500. I got up and threw on my safari clothes, including a few extra layers than last night as it was quite chilly this morning. I met the others for a quick sip of coffee before we climbed in behind Eddie and …
Ezulwini
Oh, what a day! We began by packing up and having breakfast with our Maritime hosts, Brenda and Conrad. All too soon we had to bid them farewell as we climbed into the van which slowly took us to the airport. Lots of traffic, but we had plenty of time. I tried not to watch …
Soweto
This morning we were able to have a slower start to the day, but wouldn't you know, I woke up early. Ah, well. I took my time then found Dana also up early so we walked up to the long house to try to connect to their internet. We were somewhat successful. Soon Brenda, our …
Jo-burg
We were up early this morning, all packed and ready for our ride to the airport. We snagged a to-go coffee and some bread and cheese from our sweet hotel restaurant staff and climbed into the van for what turned out to be a quick drive to the airport. Our flight (flight #4) to Johannesburg …
On Fire
What began as a normal touring day became anything but that. We had our usual breakfast routine and awaited our tour van and guide. The day was the usual cool morning start, with the temperature expected to be about a high of 60 degrees, with some clouds and as we on the northwest refer to …
Born Free
Another early morning starting with our usual terrific breakfast at the hotel. Every morning we are met with beautiful smiling faces and lovely greetings. A grand way to begin the day. And two cups of espresso don't hurt either. Today's adventure started with meeting Byron, a guide from our hotel. Before arriving in country we …
Zipping through Hermanus – Heaven to Earth
Up early again today to meet our guide, Thabo, who drove the three of us out from Cape Town toward the east across the mountains. We went through town, out into the area known as the Cape Flats, where we passed large township areas that are made up of very crude shacks cobbled together, some …
Cape Town – the Mother City
After a less than restful night for all of us with the time change we groggily got up and were rewarded with a gorgeous sunrise then made our way downstairs for breakfast. After two cups of coffee that reminded me of my recent days in Spain we awaited our half day tour of the town. …
South Africa!
We were up early to meet our arranged driver to get back to JFK. A bumpy ride balancing our morning coffee ensued but we arrived in a timely fashion, easily got checked in and through security. Plenty of time for breakfast before boarding. And then it was off on the 15 hour flight (flight #3) …
Redpath At Ease 