we finally made it to cape town! There's much to say, but for now we'll just give ya a couple new photos and write a bit later. Cheers and trudge on! C&S

SO, we are in the Mkuze area in Kwazula-Natal. As you may have guessed by the latest images, things are a little slow. We are staying on a game reserve called Abu Madi where they have a pet Porcupine. We have been initiated into the Porcupine Club For The Elite and have the hair to prove it. There is no secret handshake, but we do have a special dance and now we have to eat our meals on all fours from a potjie (a dutch oven). After our initiation, we had a ...

Well! We are back from our little getaway from the South at Likumbi Lodge. It was a nice small resort with a great staff and delicious food and wine! We had a beautiful bathroom that sported a large tub that had a great view. I spent many an hour soaking and reading in my little tub, thankful of all things warm, beautiful and monkey free. It was shameful actually. We basically hid from the world reading, lounging, eating, lounging, eating, reading and slee...

I win, I win, I win! Ok, so Steve has been kicking my butt in backgammon (it's ALL in the dice - not skill). But, last night, it was my turn to shine! I actually won...so now I may be more willing to play yet again. Steve: I have been upstaged. But look forward to revenge. This is the only reason why I play this game. I have yet convinced Christina that she would really really be good at chess. I rub my hands in anticippppation. We have made great str...

Whew! Another day at our tree. We learn new things each day...some things our local KNP entomologist doesn't even know! We are feeling a little buggy-heehee. Come this weekend we are taking an unexpected 2 day break. Our little number 9 chalet, AND the whole camp is booked up solid. SO, we are staying at a private resort. JOY! I'm stoked because it's kinda a snipit of more luxurious surrounds. I may even get a message. Oh, finally Steve got a bug in hi...