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Went flying on the first morning, beautiful day, great fun.        That big rock there is called Domboshawa. I don’t know it on this day, but I’m going to fracture my ankle there in about a week. 

Well, here’s something you don’t see everyday.    It’s not recommended.

Crossing from SA into Swaziland was a breeze, at least on the road I took (see last post). Taking the major highway back into SA was crazy. The Swaziland side was much more orderly. First you get your gate pass … Continue reading →

I stayed a night at “Bushwacked Barberton”, another small guesthouse with just a couple of rooms. The family lives in the adjacent house, and Pete is helpful upon checkin, then pretty much leaves you on your own. Perfect, and I’m … Continue reading →

What an amazing experience. To be driving along, and having these amazing animals just right there. Sometime too much as the people in this pic discovered. They had stopped to view an elephant that crossed behind them. Then the rest … Continue reading →

Hot. Pics to come Pics: did I mention hot? And snakes? And the toilet being literally a stinking cesspool?

Because of course I am researching the availability on interesting eats, I am coming across many terms that I am unfamiliar with. Here are a few: Bunny Chow: also known as a bunny, this is a hollowed out loaf of … Continue reading →

This takes even me by surprise. If you’d have asked me a year ago, I would have said with good confidence that Africa held minimal interest for me. Maybe it’s all the conflict one hears in the news. I should … Continue reading →