Exciting night in the park…Immigration concerns for South Africa…
With a story of around 3.048 meters (10 feet), this bull giraffe is two stories tall. Their legs are taller than the...
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Marvelous, majestic, magical Marloth Park…Keeps on giving…
Such a big scary world out there! "Sighting of the Day in the Bush" This is a Dark-Capped Bulbul, thanks to friends...
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An Easter egg hunt for grown-ups…Last night’s fun and games at Kathy and Don’s home in the bush…
Tom's other prize for winning the trivia game, this gorgeous giant chocolate Easter egg filled with more chocolate treats (see below). He'll...
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Expect the unexpected…A special day with friends…
As we entered the Border Country Inn on Easter Sunday. "Sighting of the Day in the Bush" This persistent Ms. Kudu...
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Happy Easter to all!…Happy April Fool’s Day to those who like to fool!…An Easter fair in the bush…
Here's our adorable Louise (always the successful entrepreneur) selling her inventory of colorful Himalayan clothing at the Marlothi Easter Fair, which is...
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Safari luck sighting in the yard…Nature at its finest….
She'd nibble on the pellets, but we never saw him take a single bite. He was more interested in her than he...
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Night out at a a local pub’s pool tournament…Fun with new friends…
We couldn't believe how "cheap" the drinks are at Watergat. The total cost for a beer for Tom and glass of...
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Tom’s first haircut in Marloth Park…Viewing nocturnal wildlife solution…
Tom needed a haircut, as shown in this photo. "Sighting of the Day in Bush" These funny francolins make us laugh. They...
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Protests in Kruger National Park…Easter and school holiday…Burning sugar cane results in ash everywhere…
A hornbill in the bush. "Sighting of the Day in the Bush" A lizard-like gecko was found on the veranda. We'd planned...
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Construction next door…Breaking up the serenity of life in Marloth Park…
A mom warthog and possible aunt showed up last night, shortly before dark, with the tiniest baby warthog we've seen since our...
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