After seeing a friend’s photo with caracal kittens (named “Lilo” and “Stitch”) at the Rhino and Lion Reserve, I knew we needed to return to that park. In one of her lovely photos, she’s holding a sweet-looking caracal kitten, sitting pleasantly in her arms. Visiting just a few weeks later, we apparently arrived during “Stitch”‘s … More Caracal Kitten vs. Marla Hair: Kitten Wins
I recently went to one of my favorite writing spots in the area: Karoo Cafe. Instead of my usual morning routine, I went late afternoon and stayed until Kurt was heading home, almost dusk. The cafe is located on a complex called Karoo Square. There are artist studios in use and for let, a furniture … More Treeing a Chicken
(Don’t worry, dear reader. Today’s post is short, optimistic, and will end with a “cuddly wuddly” lion cub photo from here in South Africa.) I am one strong, strong, STRONG mother fluffer. And I don’t just mean that I can now bench press 99 pounds (45kg for my new African friends), or that I still … More Marla is a Strong Mother Fluffer!
Maybe an uncle. A very large uncle. Thought you would enjoy some photos of our recent adventures here in South Africa. These are from The Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa. Driving to the elephant sanctuary, I was naturally thinking of The Elephant’s Child by Kipling. The sanctuary didn’t have any baby elephants while … More This is Not the Elephant’s Child
Tigers are not native to Africa, in case you didn’t know. I have to admit that before moving to South Africa, I did not know there were no African tigers. I mean, I knew from American zoos that there were “Bengal tigers” and “Siberian tigers” and when we used to play pool four days a … More Dear Africa, Stop Confusing Me with Tigers!
I knew I was saving these photos for a special day. I’m so glad I did, because they’re perfect today! They was taken at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa. I’m a day early (International Kissing Day is tomorrow, July 6th, 2013) but I wanted to give you time to prepare something special … More A Big, Sloppy Elephant Trunk for International Kissing Day?
by Mary Vanhooser Hello Traveling Marla readers! Marla went out on a limb this week and let me write a guest blog for you guys. I’m Mary, an American expat who has been living in South Africa for about 18 months. I moved here with my husband (Aaron) and 3 children (Parker, 8; Nathaniel, 6 … More Meeting Jane Goodall: A Guest Post
Writer Wednesday is back…with a twist. Once per month I will tell you the latest book I’ve read by a South African author. I decided one way I can easily honor living in South Africa for the next couple years is to read at least one book per month by a different South African author … More 24 Books in 24 Months (by 24 South African Authors): Writer Wednesday!
I picked you up a special surprise: a rhino conservation bracelet from Pilanesberg! . So…about that photo I want you to caption: Have at it, friends! Love, Marla
Okay, the giraffe’s name isn’t really “Marla.” But I figured since it didn’t have one, nobody would mind. And really, what animal is more like me than a giraffe? (Don’t answer that.)
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