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On Being An Adult
August 1st was my 25th birthday so I guess that officially puts me at the quarter life mark. Strangely, referring to myself as an adult has gotten a little bit more natural of late. I used to approach that reality with a … Continue reading
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Last Minute Adventure in Jo’Berg
After two weeks on the road with my parents and Ingrid, we made full circle and spent our last day together in Johannesberg. We stayed with family friends, visited, repacked and did laundry. Of course, adventure had not given up … Continue reading
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Thanda Tula means Love the Quiet
After venturing over the mountain pass we finally We were so well taken care of at Thanda Thula. Our mornings started early with game drives with our guide Kenneth. We saw all of the Big Five, including one particular After … Continue reading
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The Scenic Road
Ingrid got put to the test on our way out of Swaziland. Instead of following the suggested directions, as given by our travel agent and google map, Dad decided that the quickest way to our destination was over the mountain … Continue reading
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Finding Advice & Arts in Swazi
In Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland, we walked around the old “mall” commenting on how some things were exactly the same and how other buildings had really been built up. Jokingly my dad mentioned that we ought to just find … Continue reading
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Revisiting Swaziland
I wrote earlier about my return to Swaziland during the Bushfire Music Festival in May. My first trip back was fantastic, and I was excited to get to return with my parents. I looked forward to hearing their stories and … Continue reading
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Let the Wild Rumpus Begin
After a week of showing off Vilankulo, Mom, Dad and I flew to Johannesburg to begin the next chapter of our African adventure together. It’s started off on this: In South Africa we rented a car and hit the road. … Continue reading
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Take Your Parents To Work Day
On our last full day in Vilankulo together, I took my parents to work with me. I had several important meetings with some new weaving groups in Inhassoro, the town just north of Vilankulo. So we hopped in the CARE … Continue reading
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‘Tis the Season (again)
I wasn’t home last December for the holidays, so on July 18th … Several friends hitchhiked into town. We bought live chickens, got dressed up and prepared a feast: Christmas for me it’s a perfect reason to gather with family … Continue reading
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Grand Reunion
Where to begin? I have whole lot of updates, watercolors and stories to share from my parents’ recent visit, but finding a proper place to start is a bit daunting. So let me just begin on June 14th, the day … Continue reading
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