Cape Peninsula
Today our tour group is exploring the Cape Peninsula. Not a safari, but we did find wildlife, a bit of history and scenic beauty.
Cape Town, South Africa
Next stop on our South Africa adventure - Cape Town also known as the Mother City.
Franschhoek South Africa
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| Table Top Mtn |
Cape Town at last
After many months of anticipation and a 15 hour flight, we were greeted by a wonderful sunset over Table Top Mountain above Cape Town South Africa. Our ride then drove us a little over an hour to our hotel in Franschhoek, South Africa.
Where are the Jays going in Summer of 2024
It all started with Carol wanting to go on an African Safari. South Africa and Zimbabwe were selected as it gives us both "Africa's Big 5" as well as touring Cape Town, the story of Nelson Mandela, Cape of Good Hope and a visit to the Wine lands.
Moon Rising over Paris
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| The Moon devoured the Sun as we looked on in glee |
Last fall, one of my college friends who lives in Paris, TX invited us all to her house for the weekend and the viewing of the solar eclipse since she was in the path of totality. When I say us all, I am referring to a core group of friends from college and most of us accepted so it was college reunion and solar eclipse all rolled together! The Trapp Bed and Breakfast only for an elite few was engaged. Our stay came with several meals, swag bags, solar eclipse cookies, choice of prime viewing spots, tours of town - walking, driving and trolley. The Bed and Breakfast accepted guests on Friday evening and Saturday.
Brazilian Coast
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| 📷 Looking down from bowsprit at Daredevil Dolphin |
The first time I was on a ship with a sea day I wondered
what I would do all day. Depending on
the ship there may be a lot to do or very little. This ship has had a nice level of
activities. There are usually some talks
by the expedition crew, always a recap and look forward talk in late morning,
some simple entertainment in the evening and often something special
entertainment wise right before bedtime.
The first sea day was Halloween, and we were crossing the equator so
two additional excuses to do something fun.
The talks have been on ants, fish reproduction, the circle of life in
the Amazon and other things. For those
non-sea folks out there, crossing the equator on a ship is a big thing.
Amazon River
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Amazon trip
This was one of those trips that got postponed because of COVID. In some ways I am glad it did because we met a couple that told us about expedition cruise ships and it is a better way to explore this part of the world. We flew from Atlanta to Sao Paulo Brazil where we had a layover before we got on our 2nd leg to Manaus, Brazil. If you ever fly through Brazil, the Sao Paulo airport is full of food choices – lots and lots of restaurants and snack bars.
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