Hi, are you here because you love elephant? World Elephant has just passed and each year I summarise the progress or deterioration of the care of or destruction of these wonderful giants. We need to be the voices for our wildlife.
The week of chaos, finding food & loving one another
The ups and downs of a week living through a science fiction war movie in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. We are all rubbing our brows, wondering “what on earth happened?” 7 days of amazement, fear, foraging for food & fuel together with a healthy dose of miracles. July 11 – 19, 2021
A joyful Zimbabwean Childhood in the 1970’s
Snippets of life as a farmers daughter in Zimbabwe in the 1970’s. What a joyful time spent with family and friends despite a terrorist war.
Episode 1 – Horse, hound & a man went to the desert
Three best friends travel to the desert, mesmerised by murmurations of birds, scorched by searing sun, dreaming starlit dreams, meeting strange people and heading into an almighty storm – an analogy – nature vs life
Alone, a train journey from hell
Even normal domestic travel can have its nasty twists and turns. Expect the unexpected. My experience of the release of reformed alcoholics set free on a train destined for home. Eye opening for an 18-year-old farm girl!
Journey on a Steam Train
If you love stories of big adventures taken by little people, this is your place to stop for 5 minutes, board the Steam Train & vacation to Mozambique from Rhodesia with me in the early 70’s.
Cursed Buildings of Mozambique?
The journey through Mozambique in 2019 raised many questions about abandoned buildings scattered like salt & pepper everywhere en route (an 8& half hour drive), Why would solidly built homes, shops, hotels & farmhouses stand empty for 40 years? Are they cursed? Do the original Portuguese who fled the country after the coup still own them? And if they do, why would this deal remain in tact after a coup and independence breaking ties with Portugal?Does someone have some answers for me?
A Day in the Kruger National Game Park
The weather in Africa is unpredictable. We set out mid summer only to be blown away by crazy, under a dark threatening cloudcover.
However, for us this day, exploring Kruger on a miserable day turned into a magical outing.
The Bush comes alive at full moon
When I interviewed the golden full moon she shared her secret thoughts and wonderings whilst hovering over this mysterious magicaal piece on Earth, the Kruger National Park.
Is Sugar your poison or treasure
Sugar popularity is lessening and when you read this you will learn how harmful growing it is for the environment and nature around the farms. Fires, chemicals, water abuse.
Interpreting the language of a Rainbow Nation
In South Africa we have a rainbow choice of phrases, expressions and words. We also have our own unique undersstanding of how the “system” works here. Have a laugh on us.
My first drive alone in an African Wildlife Reserve
A Kruger day of scares, delight and adventure all on my own in “Susie, the bug”. Conversations with strangers & mirages of animals. A thermos flask of condensed milk coffee & sanies
The life of a Safari Guide in Africa
I have great respect for Guides & Trackers. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, endurance and willingness to share are wonderful. Take a Safari one day.
Watch your back in the Wild
Written August 2019 So there we are, languishing in the back of our Camper on a glorious African winter afternoon, at Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World you really must visit). On the front seat there is a magical shopping bag filled with...
Kruger National Park valuable information
Useful phone numbers, gate entrance times and emergency details for Snares, bookings, late arrival, malaria hotline etc. Not updated after 2020
How do you want to vacation in Africa
Where do I begin to plan a Safari to wild Africa? I will tell you here.
Leave the city life for the freedom of Africa
Ever wonder why Game Parks call visitors to return time and again? Here I will give you a taste of why.
How to stay safe around wild Elephants
Beware Elephant unpredictability, learn the signs to stay safe in the wild
Goodbye, Farewell – Forever, My Dear Old African Friend
I turn my back and walk away for the last time. Follow my Spiritual Journey to this African country, Mozambique. Memories of a strange land, same but different – age 10 last visited until I turned 55.
Mozambique, Africa
Plagues of Africa, experienced in Moz on this trip. Mosquitoes, floods and traffic police. Mix in the ingredients of smiles, cashew nuts and perfect seaside. Oh what a mix of colours, tastes, sounds and feelings.