Do You Think it Takes a Village?

Have you ever received one of my quirky, homemade cards?  They are usually some geeky little quip with a photo from somewhere interesting in the world, and there are little recipes enclosed—food we’ve loved on our travels or living overseas. (A few endorsements at the end of this post.) I’ve just created a bunch more … More Do You Think it Takes a Village?

A Token of Thanks from Me to You…

THANK YOU for all the years you have virtually traveled with me. I am grateful for the support you have shown by reading my stories, enjoying my photos, and attending my travel presentations. Until supplies run out (I have hundreds) I am sending a postcard to each of my readers who asks. They are from … More A Token of Thanks from Me to You…

The Prettiest Caterpillar in the World Tastes Like…

“Why are you taking photos of this one? He is for eating.” K.B. stepped back to remove his shadow from over my camera. Lying across a dirt trail near my campsite in southern Africa I was tracking the movements of a large caterpillar. Camera pressed to my face I waited for it to reappear from … More The Prettiest Caterpillar in the World Tastes Like…

Zimbabwe on Hold

Monday’s library program, Zim, Zam and the Smoke That Thunders, has been postponed until early 2018. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Week festivities! Meanwhile in southern Africa the country of Zimbabwe was put on hold while our friends there awaited the outcome of military activity (aka “coup-not-coup”) and the potential ouster of one-time hero-turned-President-turned-Autocrat: Robert Mugabe. The … More Zimbabwe on Hold

An American Life in South Africa: Presentation at the Library

Back in the U.S.A., and hoping to share a few stories with you…in person! 3 great (and 1 silly) reasons to attend my presentation on South Africa at the Indiana Free Library next Thursday, July 12th! 1) You like to travel or dream of travel, and are curious what South Africa has to offer. 2) … More An American Life in South Africa: Presentation at the Library

Resurrecting the Bare-Bottomed Zebra

Have you ever heard of a “quagga?” What’s black, and white, and red all over? Answers to these questions within my newly published essay at travel website, iExplore! Click here (or the photo above) to join me as I search for these “extinct” zebra, the elusive pygmy falcon, and capture a bit of travel photography … More Resurrecting the Bare-Bottomed Zebra