Sitting here on the coast of Mozambique close to midnight. Screen door is all that separates me from about 75 yards of beach and the Indian Ocean. The breeze is cool at night, just cool enough to keep the windows and doors open for a good night’s sleep but not so…
Flew out of Atlanta on Tuesday, the 21st at 7:30PM. Landed here in Johannesburg at about 6PM on Wednesday. The 16 hour flight can be handled best with sedatives. Have gotten to the point now where I eat prior to getting on the plane and take my first Ambien shortly after…
Craig, Peter and I were looking forward to the trip over to Thonga as it sits right on the beach and we were going to be there for 2 nights. I can cover a lot of ground in researching new areas and properties but it is nice to head in to…
We had a long commute from Zulu Lodge to Kosi Bay Lodge. Our driver picked us up at 10AM as we had 6 hours ahead of us. North and west we needed to drive to but a few miles from the Mozambique border. These lengthy drives are not usual for me…
Good time for a bit of long term and short term reflection given today is the date of my departure from South Africa after a month here in this city and surrounds of plenty. Short term reflection is due if only for a weekend that so well quantifies what the city…
Good time for a bit of long term and short term reflection given today is the date of my departure from South Africa after a month here in this city and surrounds of plenty. Short term reflection is due if only for a weekend that so well quantifies what the city…
Spent the last few days down in Kroonstad in the Orange Free State. Had the opportunity to travel the 2 and 1/2hours south from my host, Henk Visagie and his family, in an effort to reach a few people I wanted to see as well as shuttle Henk’s youngest son, Roux,…
March 26, 2012
Was out in Los Angeles last month and could not help but notice the similarities between its topography and weather and that of Cape Town’s – rugged coastline, sandy beaches, quick elevation into the hills and mountains overlooking the sea, warm days and cool nights. No wonder why…
My continued deference to this country’s outdoor activities is concluded in this trip’s blogs by regurgitating the mantra – South Africa is akin to an adult’s version of Disneyland. Once one adventurous ride ends, yet another one commences just around the corner.
Yesterday’s prolific Southern Right Whale excursion, departing from Gansbaai,…
