When observing zebras in South Africa a few years ago, I began pondering. Why is a zebra black and white? What is the function of those zebra stripes? Why are zebras so unique within the Equus genus, which includes stripe-less horses, asses, and donkeys? To my surprise, there is no consensus. Why are the stripes […]
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Barrydale South Africa – Hope for Africa’s Children
Cycling into Barrydale South Africa I am sweaty and tired. On the watch for baboons reported to be waiting at the petrol station my nerves are fraying. I wonder to myself why in the world I thought it would be a good idea to be on a bicycle in Africa! Little did I know the […]
10 Tips Before Hiking Table Mountain Cape Town
For months prior to arriving in South Africa visions of our final adventure in Cape Town began dancing in my head. Every guidebook suggests a visit to Cape Town must include a Table Mountain cable car ride to the summit of the famous flat top peak. Why ride when you can hike taking in all […]
Angel’s Pool – Living on the Edge at Victoria Falls
Turns out the naysayers and name callers are right after all. We are mad as cut snakes. As the guide walks me through the raging waters of Victoria Falls toward Angel’s Pool the truth makes my eyes bulge just a little further out of their sockets. I cling to his muscled Zambian arm like the […]
South African Penguins of Boulder Beach
What’s black and white and brays like a donkey? The South African penguins of Boulders Beach that’s who. Known as Jackass penguins because of their vocal prowess, these Cape Town penguins are an exclusive group of birds. This penguin clan has taken a rather unique journey ending up in a South African neighborhood within the […]
40 Photos to Inspire Your Trip To Africa
“You will become an addict. Once you make a trip to Africa you will want to go back again and again. You can’t help yourself.” I smile and nod at my friend who speaks with such passion I think she may actually burst into tears. Just weeks before our African safari and travels in Africa […]