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A delightful evening with old friends…An amazing escape for a beloved wild animal…

It had been quite a few years since I got together with Deidre, the director of Wild & Free Rehabilitation Centre, with...

The dentist performed a miracle!..No crowns needed…Fantastic evening with dinner guests!…

  Yesterday, I had a dental appointment to prepare two molars for crowns, both of which broke in the same week. I...

We’re off to Malalane for my dental appointment…We’ll be back tomorrow…

Now, Nathan is injured…Winter is ending…The heat is on!…Insects and snakes returning!…

  It was sad to see that now Nathan, Norman's son, also has a serious injury. Here's what happens when this type...

Do you dread Monday mornings?…Does retirement alleviate this familiar dread?…Norman is on the mend!…

There’s something almost universal about the dread of Monday mornings. No matter what corner of the world we live in, no matter...

New CDC health warnings…

From Travel & Leisure online magazine here: "CDC Warns Travelers About Rising Global Risk in New Health Advisory—What to Know The agency...

Sleep patterns of wildlife in the bush…

When people visit Kruger National Park, or other African national parks, they often imagine the animals roaming endlessly across the savanna, always...

Important visa news for 29 countries..How does this impact us, or does it?…

From Travel & Leisure online magazine here. "Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know What...

Why are lightning rods necessary in Marloth Park?…We’re leaving one month from today…

  Some tree branches had to be trimmed to accommodate the longer pole. Chris's helper was busy cutting the top branches. Shortly...

It wasn’t a bad experience at all…

Tom just threw a ripe banana to the male bushbuck, Chewy, and the mongoose came running and grabbed it. As carnivores, we...