Tag Archives: Kobus

My beloved dogs killed in cold blood


OUR LAST RIDE WITH OUR PARENTS BEFORE BEING MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD TODAY! I took these photos of my beloved two adopted rescue dogs whilst driving to Senekal yesterday. Little did I know this would be the last time I … Continue reading

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Monte Casino to Pilansberg!


After a seriously acrimonious split between the farmer and both Kobus and I, we packed up once again and left the farm.  Thankfully we managed to rent the property in which we lived for the short while before moving to … Continue reading

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For the love of a good man – my new life as farmer’s wife in Heilbron in the good ol’ Free State!!


We left Dar es Salaam almost a month ago – Saturday 27 October 2012, 5 months and 14 days after we first arrived.  Defeated, deflated, sad to some extend that the project did not materialize, but incredibly excited to return … Continue reading

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Caranguejo cavando


Nossos cães amo caranguejos pegando as praias em Kigamboni. Delicatessen para eles! Infelizmente, Jackie é o escavador mestre, mas muitas vezes fica Bonjo os despojos! Dediquei um blog inteiro para Jackie anteriormente, mas acho que ela ainda garante espaço cibernético … Continue reading

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Crab digging


Our dogs love catching crabs on the beaches in Kigamboni.  Delicatessen for them!  Unfortunately Jackie is the master digger, but too often Bonjo gets the spoils!! I have dedicated a whole blog to Jackie previously, but I think she still … Continue reading

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Dar es Salaam Zoo


After our recent visit to the beautiful Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park in Tanzania, we decided to visit the local Dar es Salaam Zoo on recommendation from a few Tanzanian friends. I don’t like zoos, as I hate … Continue reading

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Ruaha – probably the most exquisite gem in Tanzania, and often overlooked in favour of the more well-known Serengeti


This is part two of our trip into Tanzania this past week – a much deserved soul-break for Kobus and I. I quote from the brochure we were given by Sarah, the manageress at Kwihali Camp, after one of her … Continue reading

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Sunset Strolls in Dar harbour with canine kids


We are animal mad, Kobus and I.  We flew our three dogs and one cat up with us to Dar es Salaam (sadly left two black kittie brothers at home, but with a beloved niece who takes super care of … Continue reading

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From Malmesbury to Kigamboni


For those who are interested, some info on how things have panned out here thus far: For the first week we lived in a hotel in the centre of Dar es Salaam – not much fun, as we did not … Continue reading

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