Tag Archives: Friday

All the animal kids!


So this was the picture in our house until a week ago, but sadly we lost the Ridgeback cross Labrador, Sokkies, to distemper.  According to the vet, a classical case of a young pup not having its first vaccinations.  We … Continue reading

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The Marquard Hotel – a step back in the history of The Eastern Free-State


We had the absolute pleasure of staying the quint little town of Marquard this past weekend, courtesy the company.   The weekend was so full of surprises, and it goes to show again that little gems are often hidden and … Continue reading

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The oddities of being a Mzungu in Dar


I get to drive the pick-up over weekends, as I need to keep up my driving skills, and although I initially thought it would be very daunting, I quickly embraced the culture of signaling your intent with a blow of … Continue reading

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A weary Suletta in Kigamboni


11 June 2012 A weary Suletta in Kigamboni I am sitting around the corner of the house in the shady part, cool breeze blowing through the palm trees.  The electricity went off about an hour ago, a record Monday, as … Continue reading

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