The end of July saw Roger’s mom receive her 2nd vaccination dose, while we had our 1st. We are very fortunate to be close to Sandton and thus the Discovery Head Office. It was such a pleasure to go there. Their efficiency was remarkable compared to the other sites we tried beforehand. I have to… Continue reading August 2021
Category: Birthdays
Our happy place…
Since Roger stopped flying last year we’ve travelled less, rather than more. I have also effectively retired now so we have settled into a home routine, trying to get into better, more regular sleeping, eating and exercise habits. It seems to be working but we have lately become reluctant to break away from that routine!… Continue reading Our happy place…
Roger’s birthday breakaway
We somehow always find ourselves somewhere exotic for Roger’s birthday, e.g. in 2017 we were in Namibia and in 2018 we had a big ‘event’ at Snatch32, to mention only two. This year we decided to do the low-key thing and go to Marloth Park. “Again?” I hear you ask. Yes, for the 3rd time… Continue reading Roger’s birthday breakaway
Another year, another birthday
It is that time of year again. Going to Marloth Park for my birthday has become almost a tradition. I can just imagine you rolling your eyes and thinking “not Marloth Park again, surely?!”. But we never tire of going there. It calms us down. All the clutter is removed due to lack of electronic… Continue reading Another year, another birthday
Another year; another birthday…
2016 was a tough year. Lots of late nights working, very early mornings on travel Mondays and late returns on travel Fridays. What was supposed to be a 6-month project was extended twice and ended up being 11 months, including the support period. I was tired and needed the tranquillity of the bush and the… Continue reading Another year; another birthday…
Kaapsche Hoop
Roger requested three days off for my birthday, as he usually does. That way we can actually plan something, knowing that his schedule won’t be a problem. When we stopped in Kaapsche Hoop in November it suddenly started to rain so we could not walk to the edge of the escarpment as we had hoped.… Continue reading Kaapsche Hoop