Another busy morning in the bush…Another medical issue!…Tomorrow Colleen and Paulette arrive…
I contemplated not preparing a post today, as I am getting such a late start. Most days, I am finished by noon...
Read More Blog Archive
world travel Archive
A collection of our daily travel stories, food discoveries, wildlife encounters, and life on the road.
3,998Total Posts
4Categories
2026Archive Period
We have returned from Nelpruit…Tom’s surgery is done…Stopped at dentist to glue more teeth…
A quick note about photos: Sorry, we don't have any new photos to share today. We've been so busy with appointments...
Read More
Tom is in hospital in Nelspruit having his second eye surgery, as I write here now…
So, here we are back in Nelspruit at the Lowveld Eye Institute, where Tom is undergoing his second eye operation to remove...
Read More
Another power outage explained…Fantastic dinner for nine at Jabula…
We had another awful night, trying to sleep without a fan or air conditioning while we remained without power. After two consecutive...
Read More
Power restored!…TIA…This is Africa…Plus, a new and annoying challenge…Fun night ahead, again at Jabula…
Because our holiday home in the bush in Marloth Park has an inverter system that powers the whole house during a local...
Read More
Part 2…Our dental work…Tom’s first long dental appointment Is behind him, and he has temporary teeth!…
Tom had four bottom teeth pulled and replaced with temporary teeth. When his permanent bridge is done, he will return to Dr....
Read More
Part 1…Our dental work…My first long dental appointment Is behind me, and I have temporary teeth!…
My all-day appointment with Dr. Singh yesterday ended up lasting only 3 1/2 hours when he suggested we do only my upper...
Read More
Why are there so many flies this year in Marloth Park, when we eat meat outdoors?…
One of the less enjoyable aspects of living in the bush in Marloth Park, especially as summer approaches, is dealing with flies....
Read More
Three things travelers can get wrong at security at the airport…
From Travel + Leisure online magazine here: "TSA Officers Reveal 3 Things Travelers Often Get Wrong at Airport Security—and One Involves What...
Read More
Hot today at 103F, 39.4C!!!…Unseasonably hot weather…How do we manage?…
Today, temperatures are expected to reach 103°F (39.4°C), which is unseasonably hot for this time of year. October and November are typically...
Read More