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Great people
I've met some wonderful people I wish I could bring home. Barrack is the security manager in our building. He came from the Congo for...
Sheila Hogan
Apr 5, 20252 min read
Last week
We are preparing to return home. We've concentrated on activities in Cape Town. I've counted that we've watched 8 movies. The theater is...
Sheila Hogan
Apr 5, 20251 min read
South African Musings
South Africa is an incredible destination. It turned out differently than I anticipated. Cape Town is situated right by the ocean and is...
Sheila Hogan
Apr 5, 20252 min read
Musings
Honestly, I’ve struggled with posting pictures due to my limited technology skills. I’ve decided just to write about my experiences over...
Sheila Hogan
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Winery
Charcuterie Before Bob and Joleen departed, we explored wine country. I've visited wineries throughout the US, and these African wineries...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 27, 20251 min read


Victoria Falls (VF)
The Falls are among the world's natural wonders. We arrived in VFs in the early afternoon and were greeted by a driver. VFs is located in...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Airport
Ethiopia Airport We landed in Ethiopia on our way to Victoria Falls. We stayed in the airport hotel in a secured area. We did not have...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Sheila Hogan
Mar 25, 20250 min read


Zebra Camp
Zebra Camp Can’t say this was even Glamping…. A little much for me. Cold water. Beetles falling in our soup. Security was provided by...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 24, 20251 min read


More
Hippopotamus Pool Our guide took us to this hippo pool. We were allowed to get out of the jeep. We counted at least 150 in the pool. ...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 24, 20251 min read


More
Apologies. I should have posted daily so I hope you understand my rambling.
Sheila Hogan
Mar 23, 20251 min read


Safari
Jolene and Bob Edwards, along with Chris and Lisa Keck, joined us. The experience is beyond words, and we were always busy. We flew from...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 23, 20252 min read


Pure Catchup
Seems crazy but where does the time go… I thought I should catch up as I sit in the Johannesburg airport. We are heading to our week of...
Sheila Hogan
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Yesterday
I just hung out yesterday. Watched lots of Netflix. I tried to to two restaurants but found out most close early so back to The Greek...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Jim
Jim is on his motorcycle trip. He left Saturday morning. I just got off the phone with him (love cell phones). He said yesterday was...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 24, 20251 min read


More
Attended a discussion and art display at the African Museum of Art. I wish I was allowed to take pictures. I will try to find some...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Apologies.
I’ve been quite busy doing absolutey doing nothing. Jim is on his motorcycle journey along the Garden Route. The Cosmopolitan building...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 23, 20251 min read


More South Africa
We are maintaining a low profile. Fortunately, I discovered a Pilates studio conveniently located across the street. I participated in a...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 18, 20251 min read


More pictures
Kevin Donavan, film and television professional took the following pictures, and the difference between his pics and mine are stark. I...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 15, 20251 min read


Cape Town
I truly had no idea what to anticipate… Wow. It's modern, clean, and stunning. This place feels like Maui but amplified. We haven't...
Sheila Hogan
Feb 15, 20251 min read
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