Getting things done…Gratifying, as departure time nears…12 days and counting…
We are on a mission to complete as many tasks as possible before departing for South Africa in 12 days. This...
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Latest world travel warnings from the US State Department…
Before we commit to traveling to a country that may be questionable for safety, we check the US Department of State for...
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Photos from Valentine’s evening…
It was a lovely evening. First, we headed to Speakeasy for happy hour and then made the short walk to Luna Roa...
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all!…Fun news about a dear friend to share…15 days and counting…
We don't make a big fuss about Valentine's Day other than to go out to dinner. We stopped giving one another cards...
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Scary emergency in the middle of the night!…See our video!…
The above video is from last night, around 3:15 am, when a loud announcement and evacuation warning came over the loudspeakers...
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Today is my six-year “heartaversary”…What is life expectancy after open heart surgery?…
It was six years ago today that I had emergency open-heart coronary bypass surgery in Nelspruit, South Africa. Although it was a...
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Fantastic evening with family…Gosh, I’ve missed this!…
It was a lovely evening with my two sons and their girlfriends. The last time I was together with both of my...
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Busy day!…Family coming for dinner!…First time we’ve had a dinner party in almost two years…
We last had a dinner party in Marloth Park almost two years ago. My entertaining skills are a little rusty, especially since...
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What’s the deal with a “REAL ID?”…Can I use a passport instead?…
A few of our readers have asked about the requirements for US residents to provide a "READ ID" to travel domestically. As...
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