First, let’s get one thing clear: I love South Africa. I’ve been told this is still the “honeymoon phase,” having only lived here now for 3 months of our two year contract, but I honestly don’t see it changing. Because that’s not who I am or how I view the world. It’s not a lack … More Cooking Favorite Recipes with South African Ingredients
If you ask my nephew, turtles are freakin’ creepy. I never saw them that way, until our recent trip to Kruger. South Africans call turtles “terrapins” which is also what the British call them, according to Wikitardia. Driving a back road from Olifants Rest Camp to the overlook, we stopped while crossing a little pond. … More Attack of the Terrapins
Do you have a rescue pet, a wet-nosed loved one with a “sketchy” past? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below. All but one of my pets since childhood has been a rescue, a mutt, a “pavement special” as they say here in South Africa. Disclaimer: for a writer, I have absolutely … More What is YOUR Wet Nose Story?
You can always tell when I’m uninspired, or bored, or blocked, because it’s only then that I turn from basic story-telling mode to research mode, which usually then jogs me back into story mode. Today’s dabbling was to Quack the term “Leopard name etymology” because I’ve always been curious that “leo” is a lion, and … More Lion-Panther Cub and Lower Sabie Magic! Big Baby Five, Part Five
Have I mentioned how lucky we were during our trip to Kruger National Park? We not only saw the “Big Five” but the “Baby Big Five” as well. But it almost didn’t happen. We were happy with our trip, even though we had not seen any cheetah and only a couple lions at a distance … More Four Nipples, Five Cubs? Tired Lioness: Baby Big Five, Part Four
Kurt and I half-joked, half-wished to see a National Geographic moment during our recent trip to Kruger National Park, but I was secretly grateful we didn’t. I have a difficult time just watching anything resembling the circle of life on YouTube, and didn’t think I could really sit and watch it unfold live in front … More The Battle at Kruger we Didn’t See (Baby Big Five, Part Three)
I had an altercation at the gym this morning. Sort of. It was more like a one-sided lecture and me taking what I consider the “high road.” I wondered how I could combine this with the “Baby Big Five” post today, and realized that the same thing happened in Kruger. Sort of. We unintentionally frightened … More Gym Confrontation (and a Baby Elephant): Baby Big Five Part Two
First, Congratulations to Valentine Logar, who wins the Rhino Bookmark from last week’s contest! Valentine, please message me via Facebook or email me at marla at marlasinkdruzgal dot com with your mailing address. As I promised you earlier when I was posting about our “Big Five” sightings, this week is dedicated to the “Baby Big … More You Big Baby! (Five): Part One
“Just look for birds.” This was the advice of a new South African friend. The variety of birds In Kruger are abundant and interesting, and by looking for birds, we would not be disappointed if we didn’t see specific animals we hoped for. It was brilliant advice, and we found that it applies to scenery … More Kruger… for the Scenery
Bananas are abundant and cheap in South Africa. It’s common to find a bunch of organic bananas in Woolworth’s (“Wooly’s”) for about the equivalent of two US dollars. And believe me, I take advantage. I have bananas in my steel cut oats, plain banana at breakfast, bananas in my smoothie, and while driving around Kruger … More Banana Farm
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