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Our Visit To The Cradle of Humankind In South Africa

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image of the entrance gate, Lesedi Cultural Village, South Africa

Bob and I lingered over breakfast at Lesedi Cultural Village on our last morning in South Africa.  Being the only two guests that had stayed the night, we engaged one of the young Zulu women in a lengthy conversation that shed a lot of light on the social and economic status of the indigenous people.  It was an emotional departure after having connected with the young lady on an emotional level.  Our next to last stop in South Africa would be Maropeng, the Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind. Read more

Our visit To The Raisin World In South Africa

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image of a vineyard, Northern Cape, South Africa

As Bob and I drove through Northern Cape, we were delighted to come upon vineyards growing grapes that supply the rich raisin industry in South Africa.  The Orange River that bisects Northern Cape supports the cultivation of vast numbers of vineyards for both wine, table grapes and raisins. Read more

Hiking The Narrows Peninsula Trail In Prince Albert National Park

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image of ostrich fern beds, Narrows Peninsula Trail, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan

Saturday, June 29, broke damp and chilly in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, only 12° Celsius at 6 a.m.  To make use of the morning, Bob and I drove up to Kingsmere Lake then decided to walk the scenic Narrows Peninsula Trail near Waskesiu Village.  It is known for impressive Ostrich Fern beds along the boardwalks. Read more

Venice is Sinking!

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image of Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

From our accommodations, Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Bob and I set off for mercato di Rialto, a bustling fish and vegetable market.  When we rounded a corner to cross Piazza San Marco, we found the square flooded from the high tide. Venice is sinking, and Piazza San Marco is always the first part of the city to get wet! Read more

A Feast for the Senses at Rialto’s Produce Market, Venice, Italy

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image of a fruit and vegetable stall, Rialto Market, Venice, Italy

Knowing that local Venetians fill their baskets daily at Rialto’s produce market on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, Bob and I left the fish market behind in search of the fruit and vegetable stalls.  Bursting with colours and aromas, they were a feast for the senses. Read more

A Thunderstorm En Route to Witsand Nature Reserve Kalahari

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image of the roaring sands, Witsand Nature Reserve Kalahari, South Africa

Everything was locked up tight in Upington, South Africa on a Sunday, so Bob thought an excursion would be a good way to spend the day.  Unfortunately, a severe thunderstorm thwarted our plans to visit Witsand Nature Reserve Kalahari, the site of the roaring sands. Read more

Our Gondola Ride In The Floating World Of Venice

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image of Jean and Bob in a gondola, Grand Canal, Venice, Italy

After Bob and I completed our walking tour of the Rialto Markets, we thought it high time we hire a gondola.  Who could pass on a dreamy gondola ride on Grand Canal?  It was such an iconic thing to do when in Venice, Italy. Read more

Agog at the Famed Rialto Fish Market, Venice

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image of Rialto Fish Market, Venice, Italy

After spending considerable time in Piazza San Marco, where floodwaters provided great reflections of the surrounding buildings, it was on to the famed Rialto fish market hall. We were agog at the vast assortment of fresh fish and seafood in this fish market. Read more

Buzzed by CMR Blisterbeetles in the Kalahari Desert

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image of a CMR Blisterbeetle on Yellow Bird of Paradise Shrub, Olifantshoek, Kalahari Desert, South Africa

A day after visiting the Witsand Nature Preserve Kalahari, in South Africa, Bob and I continued on our journey east from Upington. Next in our sights was Kuruman, which is considered the Oasis of the Kalahari. It was at a roadside stop en route that we were buzzed by CMR Blisterbeetles, the largest insects we’ve ever seen. Read more

American White Pelicans in Prince Albert National Park

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American White Pelican in flight above Prince Albert National Park, in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

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