The (im) Perfect Grandma
Being a grandmother does’nt come naturally as I thought. In fact, found out I was an (im-) perfect grandma
Egyptian Geese – Love them or hate them
Egyptian Geese, love them or hate them?
I’m back!! Let me share my new home with you
I’m back!! Accuse me of “clich!é-ing” now, but I can’t believe time goes so fast!! My last blog was early 2019 – three years ago. There are no excuses. However, the good news is I’ve reignited my love for writing and look forward to sharing some of the wonderful...
Why Everyone Loves Greyton
Everyone who has visited Greyton will tell you they’re in love with this charming Overberg town. One of the locals I met on a walk around the town asked me “So, have you bought a house yet?” Tempting yes, thank goodness I was wearing my head that day and not my...
Six Things you should know about Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a great and popular hobby to have. However, before becoming a birdwatcher, consider the following. Despite what you may think, it’s easy to be a birdwatcher. Don’t be put off by birdwatchers’ paraphernalia such as fancy binoculars, state of the art...
Five Good Reasons to love Marakele National Park
In the heart of Limpopo’s Waterberg Mountains, you’ll find Marakele National Park. In Tswana, Marakele means “a place of sanctuary”. This is true for the animals, birds and other creatures, but also for all nature lovers. There’s a lot to love about Marakele, these...
Eye Ball to Eye Ball with Cape Vultures
Want to come eyeball to eyeball with a Cape Vulture? Visit Oribi Gorge’s vulture viewing hide on Kwa Zulu Natal’s South Coast. Although not as cute as the tiny Pearl Spotted Owlet or the endearing penguins in Simonstown, Vultures have their own special magic. I’ve...
An Owl of a Weekend
An Owl of a weekend – that’s the only way I can describe this past weekend. With great sightings of Marsh Owls along with a good few Pearl Spotted Owls as well as an unsuccessful search for a White-Faced Owl, I just had to say this was a weekend of owls. Our weekend...
Albatrosses – Masters of the Air
I’ve always had a love affair with the ocean. First, it was swimming as a young girl with my dad to backline way past the other bathers. Only once did we get into trouble when lifeguards had to haul us out. It was more embarrassing than frightening. Then it was...
Glebe – Worth a visit (or maybe two?)
Visiting the charming suburb Glebe in Sydney is worth it. In fact you will probably want to make it two or more visits!! I did. Glebe is one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs dating back to the 1820’s. It has over 20 heritage-listed buildings, including rows of 19th...