The borders finally opened on 15 June, so we were free to travel now (within the Schengen Area, anyway). We took a drive to the Piedmont region of Italy, which is a lovely wine region. We stayed at a hotel... Continue reading →

Whoa!  It feels like a long time since I last wrote!  A lot has happened.  I told you we moved from South Africa to Singapore and that was pretty much it so far… Well, here is what’s been going on:... Continue reading →

Lucky for me in Singapore the American Women’s Association has so many groups you can join to help meet people and pass the time.  I joined a walking group and a running group, so far.  Monday I did a walk... Continue reading →

Yesterday morning, Jamie and I ran in a Parkrun near our house.  Parkruns are organized runs throughout the city where you can go and just run with other people.  And it’s free!  They are all over the globe, but I... Continue reading →

We are in the rainy season now in Africa.  As I am writing this, it is raining.  The semi-daily rains here are unlike rains I have experienced before.  It’s the kind of dark, rainy afternoon where you want to go... Continue reading →

This post is really late on talking about the Jacaranda trees, but I just started this blog, so cut me some slack.  🙂 The Jacaranda trees bloom in the spring, which is October and November.  They bloom beautiful purple flowers... Continue reading →

Guys…the ants here…I seriously don’t know what to do.  You spray, they are still here.  You place ant bait out everywhere, they are still here.  You call an exterminator…well I don’t know, I am in the process of that.  I... Continue reading →

If you are planning a trip to Africa, you need to know what the Big Five are.  I didn’t know until I came here.  The 5 animals coined in the phrase “The Big Five” are considered, unfortunately, difficult and/or dangerous... Continue reading →