September 1 – September 7 Hi All, Weather: After a gorgeous and fairly warm Day 1 & 2, the weather changed dramatically for the rest of the trip. Day 3 was cloudy and rainy, although we did manage to tour Cape Town in between rain showers.. Then in the Winelands, while it did not rain, … Read More →
Monthly Archives: December 2021
African Safari Leg 4: Cape Town and South Africa Winelands, Part 1
Sept 1 – Sept 7 Hi All, Ever since I read all 20 of the Patrick O’Brian nautical historical novels (think Aubrey & Maturin in Master & Commander) I have wanted to visit Cape Town….what an historical city as well as such a vital role it played in opening up the Southeast Asia/Australia trade … Read More →
African Safari Leg 3: Botswana and the Okavango Delta, Vumbura Camp, Part 5
August 21 – September 1 Hi All, Due to Covid, the Victoria Falls part of the original Botswana safari was cancelled (yes, I was sad as Victoria Falls was on my bucket list but, oh well….so much to see, so little time, plus more critter time) and the Vumbura Camp was added. It’s rated as … Read More →
African Safari Leg 3: Botswana and the Okavango Delta, Jacana Camp, Part 4
August 21 – September 1 Hi All, Aug 26-29: Days 6-9: Jacana Camp: “Located on a beautiful island in the Jao Concession in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Jacana is a typical Delta camp. Surrounded by seasonally-inundated floodplains and papyrus swamps, Jacana has five en-suite Meru-style tents, built on raised wooden decks to take advantage of the … Read More →
