Fun afternoon with friends coming to call…
When our friends Chere and Gary contacted us yesterday to get together, we were surprised that we were feeling well enough...
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Clarification…No ETA required to transit through the UK. We finally made it…No jet lag…Memorial Day in the US today…
Tom was concerned we'd need an ETA to transit through London for our five-hour layover at Heathrow Airport. After checking online many...
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Making lists…How much did we lose so far?…One day and counting…
Today is packing day. Since we're leaving for only three weeks, packing is relatively easy, as I've run around the house collecting...
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Long-legged beauties come to call…See Tom’s video, taken this morning…Two days and counting…
https://youtu.be/hie7qqVnQYk Note: In the above video, Tom said it was June 22, when in fact it was May 22, 2025. Last evening,...
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Culling wildlife in Marloth Park…a hot topic…Three days and counting…
Culling will begin in Marloth Park in the next few days. Over 200 impalas, numerous warthogs, and old and sick animals will...
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Part 4…Outstanding day in Kruger National Park…A bloat of hippos and babies…Unusual facts about hippos…
Unusual Facts About Hippos: Nature’s Unexpected Oddballs With barrel-shaped bodies and seemingly sluggish demeanor, hippopotamuses might appear like oversized river cows,...
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Part 3…Outstanding day in Kruger National Park…Tower of power…
A grouping of giraffes is called a "tower," which is the reason for today's heading. Although we spotted seven giraffes in this...
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Part 2…Outstanding day in Kruger National Park…Baby elephant antics…
On our return drive to Crocodile Gate on the paved road in Kruger, we thought the sightings were done for the day....
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Wow!…What a fantastic Quiz Night at Giraffe!…The epitome of a perfect night of socialization and fun…
Last night's quiz night had a 1960s theme with the option to dress up for the occasion. Unfortunately, with only one clothing...
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Off to Komati for the last time before we leave in 11 days…Tom has quit smoking…
This morning, we took off for Komati to pick up a few items we needed at Spar Market and quickly stopped...
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