SA: Early 1990s
:-) Leaving SA to travel :-( Leaving SA 20 April 1992 - the hardest Goodbye. PE Reunion
Mauritius
Mauritius is a small island country in Africa with the main islands called Mauritius and Rodrigues. The island of Mauritius, called Île Maurice in French, is the biggest island of the Republic of Mauritius. Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean to the east of the African continent. The white sandy beaches and turquoise sea draws you in...a sub tropical paradise....
SA: Drakensberg Gardens
Visitors can enjoy all that Drakensberg Gardens has to offer including the mountain views and spas. Lesotho is easily accessible via Sani Pass. Rhino's Peak is worth a climb. There is hiking, fishing, horseriding and golf - lots to keep those who love the outdoors very busy!
SA: 1980s
The 1980s - BEST MUSIC! Beaches. High School. BEST CLUBS: Nellos / Club Med / Coco de Mer / Umhlanga Sands ... those were the days!
SA: Kruger National Park – Malelane Gate & Camp
Malelane Camp is situated 3 kilometres (1.8 miles) from the Malelane Gate on the Berg-en-Dal Road (S110) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This camp is administered from Malelane Gate in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flora found in this region include Knob Thorn, Magic Guarri, Green Thorn, Sausage Tree, Marula, Tamboti, Bushwillow, Wilddate Palm and Mountain Seringa.
SA: Kruger National Park
The Kruger National was established in 1898 by the then South African President, Paul Kruger to protect the wildlife and to reduce hunting. It is one of the biggest conservation areas in the world and covers 20,000 Kms (bigger than Isreal or Wales)! If you take the adjacent private game reserves into consideration it is the size of Belgium. It has more large mammal species than any other reserve in the world including the 'Big 5': Elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo not to mention all the plains game and diverse birdlife and flora. There are 5 distinct ecosystems which varies from semi arid to acacia thicket, baobab sandveld and riverine forest. I have had the privilege of visiting since early childhood and we have provided our children with the same opportunity so this piece of paradise remains our 'happy place'. WARNING: It is highly addictive!
SA: Kwa Zulu Natal – Durban
My wonderful home town - Durbs By the Sea...Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species. An idyllic place to grow up barefoot on our bicycles and on the beach... the nostalgia... I can always smell Durban when in countries with the same flora...
UK: 70s, 80s, 90s – Paul’s Journey
:-) SIMPLY THE BEST Paul: The BOY THE SON AND BROTHER: THE CAR THE GRADUATE: THE LOVER: THE FATHER: THE FRIEND: THE CHEF: THE FISHERMAN THE HANDYMAN THE PARTY ANIMAL…
South Africa
From rugged sun-soaked coastlines with whale watching to dramatic mountain scenery to the vast wilderness hosting the magnificent Big 5 to wine tasting, culture and vibrant cities - South Africa is indeed the RAINBOW NATION!
SA: 1960s and 1970s
:-) Sunny South African Childhood :-( Mother passed away in May 1974 and Simba being stung to death by killer bees and dying in my arms in the same year.…