Nov 19, 2009 - Abangane Lodge, Hazyview. South Africa.

With heavy hearts we left Kruger at lunch time today.With heavy hearts we left Kruger at lunch time today....

Nov 18, 2009 - Oh No! I don't want this to end.

Today is our final night in Kruger National Park. ... We drove from Lower Sabie Camp to Pretoriouskop Camp today stopping at Afsaal Picnic Site for a light lunch.Today is our final night in Kruger National Park. ... We drove from Lower Sabie Camp to Pretoriouskop Camp today stopping at Afsaal Picnic Site for a light lunch....

Nov 17, 2009 - What a thrill!

It has been many, many years since Tony and I have seen Wild Dog in the Kruger National Park…. ...

Nov 15, 2009 - Pride of 9 Lion on kill.

Rain, glorious rain!!! Eventually! And the animals are rejoicing. Today is our final day in Satara Camp, so I guess I should wrap up this blog and go into the chalet to pack! Tomorrow we move down to Lower Sabie Camp for 2 nights – then it is on to Pretoriouskop Camp for our final night in the unbelievably gorgeous Kruger National Park. ... I just can’t believe that this time has flown by so fast….Rain, glorious rain!!! Eventually! And the animals are rejoicing. Today is our final day in Satara Camp, so I guess I should wrap up this blog and go into the chalet to pack! Tomorrow we move down to Lower Sabie Camp for 2 nights – then it is on to Pretoriouskop Camp for our final night in the unbelievably gorgeous Kruger National Park. ... I just can’t believe that this time has flown by so fast…....

Nov 13, 2009 - Pleeeez Rain!

Daily we have watched the clouds built up for rain over the hot, dry, parched earth and then the wind comes up and blows the clouds away.Daily we have watched the clouds built up for rain over the hot, dry, parched earth and then the wind comes up and blows the clouds away....

Nov 8, 2009 - Lambing Season has started.

It’s almost as if the bushveld is holding her breathe.It’s almost as if the bushveld is holding her breathe....

Nov 7, 2009 - Game viewing around Satara Camp.

Sheesh, how much better can it get.Sheesh, how much better can it get....

Nov 5, 2009 - Hyena on the kill.

This morning Tony wanted us to leave camp early – so after an early breakfast we left at 6 am.This morning Tony wanted us to leave camp early – so after an early breakfast we left at 6 am....

Nov 3, 2009 - A Wildlife Extravaganza!

We were up and ready to leave Blue Jay at 6 am as we had a long trip up North through the Kruger Park to travel to our next destination, Olifants Camp. For any of our readers who are planning a safari trip to South Africa we would highly recommend a few day stay with Phil & Margi Nichols at their stunning lodge on the outskirts of Kruger National Park, in the small town of Hazyview. ... Oh to be back in Kruger National Park!!!! PATIENCE PLEASE ...

Nov 2, 2009 - Blue Jay Lodge, Hazyview SA

I am sure you have all been wondering what has happened to us?? We have not had the best of luck with Internet connections on this trip – so I know I am going to have to play BIG TIME catch up when we get back home.com"target="_blank">Blue Jay Lodge , which is on the outskirts of Kruger National Park. ... Tomorrow we move into the Kruger National Park to stay for almost 3 weeks. ...

Oct 28, 2009 - Cape Point, Whales and Penguins.

This was to be a very long but thoroughly enjoyable day. Betty & Jerry were totally awestruck with the beauty and as always it is such a pleasure touring the Americans to our magnificent Cape Town and surrounding areas. ... Back home in the evening we went to the Cattle Baron Steakhouse to celebrate my niece Michelle’s 30th birthday.This was to be a very long but thoroughly enjoyable day. Betty & Jerry were totally awestruck with the beauty and as always it is such a pleasure touring the Americans to our magnificent Cape Town and surrounding areas. ... Back home in the evening we went to the Cattle Baron Steakhouse to celebrate my niece Michelle’s 30th birthday....

Oct 27, 2009 - Family and Betty's Bay.

After a leisurely few days in Cape Town with our family playing “catch up”, we took off for Betty’s Bay with my Mom & Dad. ... 90 kms from Durbanville, the suburb of Cape Town where my sister lives. ... Our drive back to Cape Town on the road running alongside the ocean was just gorgeous and even the whales came out to say “bye” to us as we headed back to the city. ...