I had a pleasant surprise last week. Towards the end of last year, I accidentally dropped my Vortex Viper binoculars, which I bought in 2014 while we were on our year-long trip in Ufudu. Much to my dismay the eye piece was damaged. Roger made a rudimentary repair with a pair of pliers while I… Continue reading 19 – 27 April 2021
Category: Adhoc Leave / Weekend Get-aways
18 April 2021
It is 8:25 am. We’ve just finished our breakfast in Ufudu when Roger receives a group WhatsApp message: ‘Breakfast at Brits, departure at 8:30 am’. Roger and I look at each other and unanimously shake our heads. We are still recovering from yesterday’s cold. He goes out to chat to the guys and to tell… Continue reading 18 April 2021
17 April 2021
It takes a concerted effort to get out of Buzz. I am so cold that my muscles do not seem able to obey the instructions from my brain. We had been flying in our little open cockpit Bathawk, named Buzz for those who don’t know, for the past two and a half hours. By choice… Continue reading 17 April 2021
March 2021
Life has more or less settled into a new rhythm for us. I am happily retired and therefore not concerned about my personal ‘job security’ as are folk out there that are desperately trying to keep things together. I’ve even started going to gym again. It has been more than 3 months since my foot… Continue reading March 2021
January 2021
We spent ten days at Silver Creek Gorge. I, sadly, was not mobile yet so spent most days sitting inside Ufudu crocheting, reading, and listening to audio books. It was very hot so the aircon was going full blast for most of the time. We were home again on the 3rd of January. Kevin, meanwhile,… Continue reading January 2021
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…
Dube Private Game Reserve
We had no sooner settled in at home after our previous trip and cleaned up all the camping equipment, when Cynthia called to tell me that they were going on a ‘mid-week special’ to a place called Dube, near Brits, which Sandy told them about. André was taking leave and they were going as well.… Continue reading Dube Private Game Reserve
Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Tsendze Rustic Camp After check-in and a swim at Marula Restcamp we took a leisurely drive to the campsite which is situated 10 km to the south. En-route we stopped in at the Shipandane Hide. We love going there and had even spent a night there before. It was an extremely hot afternoon and we… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Punda Maria Restcamp We reserved a campsite at Punda Maria restcamp for the night that we ended our Lebombo 4×4 Eco Trail and ended up staying for two. We wanted to linger in the Park for as long as possible. Eugene and Marlene decided to stay on as well. After all, there is no point… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3
Day 4 Wednesday 2nd Oct: 110 km, Shilowa to Ndzopfwi One of the perks of going on a guided trail is that you get to drive on all those ‘No Entry’ roads that you see all over the park. And once on those forbidden roads it is at the guide’s discretion when and where you… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3