Rhinos in South Africa
About those rhino horns. They are made of keratin, just like a fingernail. DEMAND: Mostly from China and Vietnam, where for centuries people think they cure everything from cancer to snake bites to hangovers. Medical [...]
Kruger’s Lions and Hippos and Elephants, oh my!
African elephants have no natural predators due to their size, but their calves are vulnerable to lion attacks. Along with the hippos, they are powerful and dangerous vegetarians.
Kruger Beauty
You never know what to expect on a game drive, which we did at 5:30AM and 4:30PM every day for about three hours.
Kruger Safari
Kruger National Park is HUGE, almost four times as large as Grand Canyon National Park. It's a brutal buffet scene, where a placid environment can turn violent before your eyes. Nature's cleanup committee prevents viruses from [...]
Ostriches, Caves and Horseback Safari
Oudtshoorn, South Africa is home to the biggest population of ostriches in the world, hence its nickname, ‘The Ostrich Capital of the World’.
Mellow South Africa
Not all activity was a mile-a-minute. We had some leisurely hikes, sightseeing drives and even a little wine tasting.
Extreme South Africa Adventures
South Africa does not disappoint in the adrenaline junkie category. Wine
Apartheid in South Africa
Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa from 1948 to 1991. The disturbing goal was to institutionalize a separation between white European settlers and ethnically diverse natives and slave populations. [...]
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is regularly in the top ten list of cities in the world http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/cities#cape-town-south-africa-table-mountain and after spending about 10 days there, we can see why! Spectacular location, melting pot culture, great food, dramatic history, mild [...]
Seychelles Wildlife
Giant tortoises are among the longest-lived animals on the planet. The oldest one now is 175 years old. Locals keep smaller ones as pets, as well as a garbage disposal for anything compostable.
Seychelles in the Indian Ocean
Seychelles? A paradise of turquoise water and tropical winds. We had to look at the map before we said yes to the invitation from our friends in Washington, California and Mexico!
