We made it to Florida, after a frightening experience on the long red-eye flight…
We are so grateful to have safely arrived in Florida after a terrifying event occurred on the 17-hour flight from Joburg to...
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One day and counting!…The packing is in full swing!…
It's down to the wire. The house is a mess with stuff everywhere as we wrap up the packing, which includes...
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Part 2…Finally, we’re back!!!…What an ordeal!…Two days and counting…Adults only photos, please…
Note; If you are not receiving the automatic email messages with the newest post, we have notified our web guy, and he...
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Part 1…Finally, we’re back!!!…What an ordeal!…A few more photos from the farewell party…
First off, let me begin by thanking multitudes of our readers, reaching out with the most thoughtful and kind wishes and concerns...
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A must-watch mongoose mania video…Shocking drug prices in South Africa!…
https://youtu.be/a0K1X-nYs08 Yesterday, when I arrived at the pharmacy to pick up the 12-month supply of medications prescribed by Doc Theo, the pharmacy...
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Off to Komatipoort for our final teeth cleaning, trip to Spar and pharmacy…
Our teeth cleaning appointments begin at 11:00 am this morning. We've already had breakfast and taken our walk. The walk continues to...
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Immigration changed the rules again…Oops…Tom spilled iced tea on his laptop…Medical test results!!!…
Based on a new document posted in the past 24 hours, it appears that Home Affairs will allow visa extension candidates...
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Tom has left for Nelspruit for his medical tests…No results until Friday…
Tom left for Nelspruit this morning at 8:45 for his 11:00 am appointments for two medical tests; a chest x-ray (he...
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Update on headache and face pain…Hopeful…
For a while, a few weeks or so, my headache improved tremendously. When it flared up, I took a medication Doc Theo...
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Five days and counting…Packing on the horizon…
The packing for this trip won't be easy. We don't have many clothes appropriate for daywear on this ship. I purchased a...
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