Filling in the gaps…It was about time to start booking for the future…
Louise and her adventurous son Jandre (who recently returned from an exciting two months in Thailand) stopped by for a visit and...
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High cost of living in the US compared to South Africa…”You’ve Got a Friend”…That is, “Little” certainly does…Pig paradise in the park…
Little told his friend that the "pickins" were good at this house so they both climbed the six steps up to the...
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“Buggie” nights…A reality of living in the bush in Africa during the summer months…
Mom with four piglets napping on the edge of the lucerne. They visit at least once a day. The piglets have begun...
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Yet another shocking first!…What’s going on?…
We knew we had to be very cautious not only for our safety but for his as well. If we startled him...
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Another outstanding “first!”…A difficult decision…
This is Cupid with a heart-shaped marking on her throat. She was particularly loving the lucerne. "Sighting of the Day in the...
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Heimlich Maneuver on a lizard?…What???…
Oh, oh, Mr. Monitor Lizard picked up the rib bone intended for the warthogs! To see what transpired, please read below. "Sighting...
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It rained!…Glorious rain…More expected…Without rain, the wildlife starves…Five years ago today…
Appetizers of grilled prawns and Boerewors, a frequently served sausage of South Africa. Notice the dinner plates are upside down...to keep the...
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How to determine the heat index…Its hotter than the actual temperature indicates…
This short video of Little and Wildebeest Willie clearly illustrates how easy it is to become attached to these animals and deeply...
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Water outage…Power outages…The scorching heat…Digital disposal solutions…An evening overlooking the Crocodile River…
The waning sun from the veranda at Ngwenya. "Sighting of the Day in the Bush" Yesterday, no less than 10 warthogs waded...
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Yikes….Venomous snake at Jabula, as we walked up the steps!…Jaun, snake handler to the rescue…
Twig snake, also known as vine snake, was on the railing at Jabula Lodge and Restaurant as we walked up the steps...
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