Author Archives: Dana

I’m Back

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dana

People have been wondering what happened to my blog. I did indeed fall off the wagon and I apologize. Every time someone asks me what happened to my blog, I promise to begin again and then, confronted with explaining why … Continue reading →

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Dawn’s Story of Going on Safari

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Note: I tried but I could not download Phil’s photos from the Shutterfly site.  Here is the link.  Shutterfly.  Dana Guest Post by Dawn Dwyer Our first stop was five days in Cape Town where the weather was Seattle-like – cool … Continue reading →

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Diane’s View: Part # 4

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Photos and Text By Guest Blogger Diane King Part #1  Part #2     Part #3     Part #4 Scroll down for photos So you need to understand how much training our guide needs to do his job. He speaks English and Afrikaans which … Continue reading →

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Diane’s View: Part # 3

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Photos and Text By Guest Blogger Dr. Diane King Part #1  Part  #2     Part #3     Part #4 Scroll down for photos This is our first full day of Safari. Last night was unbelievable as we saw a small group of lions … Continue reading →

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Diane’s View: Part # 2

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Photos and Text By Guest Blogger Dr. Diane King Part #1  Part #2     Part #3     Part #4 Scroll down for photos We are off now to Safari! David stepped up to be the main driver for this holiday and he had … Continue reading →

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Summers End in South Africa

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Summer is drawing to a close here and with it my weather related bragging rights. Though I expect our looming winter will still be remarkably nice compared to the snow, cold temperatures and mud slides you have seen the States … Continue reading →

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Guest Posts from Adventurers We Know

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Dawn and Phil were the first brave souls to venture into the heart of darkness. You can read about their adventures here: Dawn’s Story of Africa They were followed by four friends from Virginia. You can read about Diane’s view … Continue reading →

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Diane’s View: Part # 1

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana

Photos and Text By Guest Blogger Dr. Diane King Part #1   Part  #2     Part #3     Part  #4 Scroll down for photos So you are wondering how it all went. I am delighted to say we had no computer access during … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua – As I Saw It

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Dana

    So, our Christmas family vacation did not live up to my vision and I grieve for that loss but what about the rest of the trip?  What about Granada and our exploration of the possibility of living there? … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013: I’d Have to Be in Active Labor to Stay in a Stable

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Dana

  I have hinted on FaceBook and in comments that our Christmas family vacation did not go well and that is the truth.  I am usually sanguine about travel challenges; willing to look back and laugh. In this case I … Continue reading →

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