We had a lovely, slow start to the morning, packing up and having breakfast, meeting our driver at 1000. We picked up another couple at a different hotel and headed for the border. The drive was uneventful, going along a two lane, paved road for the most part in a straight line. The vegetation looked …
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Up at 0500 and over to the lounge for a quick cup of coffee. It's a good thing I learned to moderate my coffee intake while on the Camino. I get a bit more than there each day, but not my usual pot full. We all climbed into the range rover which is our chariot …
Our lion’s share
We had spent our last night at the Ezulwini River Lodge and awoke to our final morning safari with Tim and Eddie. They've been tremendous! They worked so diligently to track the animals but also to tell us all about the animals habits. I think we were so fortunate to have them introduce us to …
5 of 5!
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 …
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 …
Africa – the next adventure
The next journey on my bucket list is Africa. Though I've been to the Horn of Africa twice, to Djibouti, with the Navy, it wasn't exactly what you'd call trips of a lifetime. This one ought to be. My friends, Darlene, from my Navy days, and Dana, from our cycling group, have been planning this …
Redpath At Ease 