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The Long Road To Nelspruit
Today was a 410 mile round car journey from Johannesburg to Nelspruit and back. Although long, it wasn’t tedious in anyway. The journey starts along the high veld passing through farm land, past coal mines with power stations dotted along the horizon. As we travelled east the landscape changed into rolling hills then deep sandstone…
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Mini Safari
At the end of the meeting on Wednesday a couple of us hired a ranger from the Neia Safari Lodge and we visited the nearby Lion and Rhino Reserve. Although the wildlife have large areas in which to roam, they are not bothered by the 4×4 allowing the opportunities for some decent photos. It is…
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South Africa – Johannesburg
I was working in South Africa last week, and so Auntie had to stay at home. It was a relief to escape the storms and constant rain we’ve been experiencing here in Wales over the last 6 weeks. As I stepped outside the airport I was exposed to blue skies, bright sun shine and warmth.…
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A day out to the seaside.
The weather wasn’t too bad when we woke up this morning. In fact for once it wasn’t raining, and the promised storm hadn’t yet arrived. So in our wisdom, and with a certain sense of adventure the decision was made to have a little trip to the sea side. I was even promised an ice…
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Llanelli Wildfowl & Wetland Trust Reserve
Saturday, 19th January Hooray! At last the sun is shining. The wind has fallen. The rain has ceased. The wild, wet and windy weather we have endured here in Wales over the past 4 weeks has finally abated. Excitement in the Challinor Household was difficult to contain. Well that was the situation for one of…
Travels With My Aunt
Random notes on the travels of a Welshman who has been allowed out to play after finishing his chores. OK so I don't travel with my Aunt, but I am usually under the adult supervision of my long suffering wife.
Travels With My Aunt 