Monthly Archives: March 2020

Discovering the amazing country of Zimbabwe.

I really enjoyed my time in South Africa and could easily have stayed another week. However, the plan had always been to spend a week in Zimbabwe – in order to ‘dip my toe’ into a country that I have … Continue reading

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Out of the frying pan….

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” Nelson Mandela. Having managed to survive the much spoken about dangers of beautiful South Africa (SA) I am now faced … Continue reading

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The Garden Route (part two).

“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” – Nelson Mandela. Wilderness. A charming little village, with great accommodation and … Continue reading

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The Garden Route (part one), Western Cape, South Africa.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love … Continue reading

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New year, new continent, but where to start?

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don’t ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers. Nelson Mandela. Having heard so much, over many years, about the … Continue reading

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