Tough night…More wonders in the bush…Dental update…
Last night I awoke every hour itching like crazy. They weren't mosquito bites but chiggers, sand fleas, or midges, whatever one...
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Another fantastic evening in the bush with friends…A welcoming surprise for our guests….
Shortly before Rita, Gerhard, and their friend Lee arrived for dinner, we were delighted to see that Norman, Noah, and Nina were...
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Guess who’s coming to dinner?…
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is a 1967 American romantic comedy-drama film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer and written by...
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Our friends, Rita and Gerhard have arrived with a treat for Tom…Videos from the garden…
https://youtu.be/axudG0tdnDE Yesterday, I spent part of the day prepping chicken and vegetables for a stir fry dish I concocted that meets my...
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“Oh, What A Night!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gtQYnRpjM We thought of the above song released in 1975 by the Four Seasons this morning after discussing our fun evening last...
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Weird coincidence!…Back from the dentist once again…
What a weird coincidence it was this morning when I started to do the post, to be completed when we return from...
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Stunning visitors to the garden…Rioting in the streets in Komatipoort…
This morning, while lingering in bed, knowing there was no rush to get up, I played Scrabble on my phone. I am...
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Part 6…Extraordinary Kruger National Park experience…Safari luck prevails…Balance of Kruger photos…
Last night, Louise stopped by with a buffalo meat pie for Tom. I couldn't eat it due to the crust, but...
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Part 5…Extraordinary Kruger National Park experience…Safari luck prevails…Fascinating birds…
We were excited to have spotted so many interesting birds while in Kruger last Thursday. It's tricky for us to identify...
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Part 4…Extraordinary Kruger National Park experience…Safari luck prevails…Elephants walk…
https://youtu.be/XkQXvCSTdd4 We love elephant sightings. Their massive size and demeanor toward one another are fascinating and heartwarming. They are emotional beings expressing...
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