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Quick update on Sheila’s bite. So yesterday we went to the pharmacy in the Gateway to get some advice as it was taking its time to subside. Pharmacist was great but when he gave her the medication it was put in a locked cage – not in case it escaped – but to prevent medicines…

So the plan this morning was to sit a little while in the hot African sun and then take ourselves off for some retail therapy.  Looked out the window and no blue sky just a misty murky morning. So it’s reverse the plan and we’re off to the Gateway Mall this morning. Described as The…

This is the name of the place where we are staying and it is 15 km south of Durban. We found out why we’re here and not in Durban later in the day. But to begin the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the day looks promising. Just as well as Sheila is…

Not straightway though. We began the day with our last 5.30 alarm call.  Game drives have been fun, informative and sometimes quite stunning.  For our final one it was magical as we stopped on one of the highest points on the Reserve and silently watched the sun rise. Unlike the last couple of days the…

Apologies to David Attenborough and sorry if this is getting a bit ‘samey’ but if we don’t talk about the animals and their habits there won’t be much of a blog as it’s all we’re currently doing!) The cheetah is a pursuit predator and the  fastest land animal. It is capable of running at 58-65…

Short blog today – (we’re sure you’re grateful), it’s all about the Lion. We were up at 5 for the game drive and look what we found A bit about lions who have a magnificent mane like the one above extending from their head to their shoulders and chest. A top predator who is at…

Early start today as up at 5.30 and on the game ride at 6.  It was quite chilly but the animals were out and about.  First sighting was a white rhino and it’s baby. The Black rhino is more elusive and rushes into the thicket if it hears the car coming.  We did see a…

Today we drive to Shamwari Game Reserve. On the way these little rascals ran in the road in front of us. When you’re a teacher you’re always a teacher as together we chorused ‘It’s the three Billy Goats Gruff!’ We saw huge swathes of land covered in white plastic. In many cases they’d even passed…

You’ll be pleased to hear we got through the night – Sheila kept the hair dryer by the bed as it was the only implement in the room so at least she could blow dry any creepy crawlies to kingdom come.  Sue had bits of thatch dropping from the ceiling but no bugs.  Early morning…

You may be pleased that the blog is a little shorter today as we have again spent most of the day in the car.  The temps have been 30° plus all day but sadly you can’t tan through a car window!  We started with petrol filling and now have that down to a fine art…