Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere…WiFi came back this morning…Meat market blast…
"The June 21st date refers to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, not an equinox. It marks the longest day of...
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Getting organized…
Yes, Norman visited us, but it was last night in the dark, and I couldn't manage to get a decent photo to...
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We’re baaaaaaaaaaaack in the bush…No jet lag!…
After we arrived in Marloth Park, around 4:30 pm, we stopped at Louise and Danie's to pick up the keys to the...
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Happy Father’s Day to our sons, friends and all the dads out there…Travel day today…
What a busy few days we've had! We made several purchases while here to restock clothes, shoes, and miscellaneous items that seemed...
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Why don’t we fly Business Class for these long flights?…One day and counting…Packing almost done..
Note: Due to WiFi issues, we are unable to format the paragraphs in today's post properly. We are often asked why we...
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Packing day…Last night out with my side of the family…Tonight, Tom’s family…Two days and counting…
We had another fantastic evening last night at dinner with Greg, Maisie, and her boyfriend, Dakota, Miles, Madigan, Heather, and her daughter,...
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Our fun, separate day with family…Three days and counting…Off we go, back to South Africa…
Yesterday, Tom joined his son, Tj, and grandson, Jayden, for a Minnesota Twins baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis. TJ...
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Part 2…Emergency evacuation off a cruise ship…What are the costs?…
In yesterday's post, we covered the process of being airlifted off a cruise ship in the event of a medical emergency....
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Part 1…Emergency evacuation off a cruise ship…
On numerous cruises, a seriously ill patient has been evacuated by a medical helicopter and transported to the closest medical facility for...
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Here’s what the Midwest is all about for many!….Unbelievable photo…
Last weekend, Tom's nephew Kevin joined five of his buddies for a fishing trip on the Missouri River in South Dakota....
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