United StatesTexasSmith CountyElbertaWest Mud Creek Lake32°17’10” N 95°16’59” W
February 4 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
This morning we drove into Dallas to visit mom and dad. As we drove, Sherrie called and we talked nearly an hour. She was driving up from Houston to visit mom and dad.
Glenn treated me to AspenRead more
United StatesVirginiaLoudoun CountyWillard (historical)Washington Dulles International Airport38°56’43” N 77°26’59” W
February 6 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 32 °F
We had a good 6 hour layover here in northern Virginia. We used our 2 free United club passes.
This man came up to Glenn and made a favorable comment about the Dallas Cowboy hat he was wearing.
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February 6 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We had an uneventful flight to Capetown. Glenn and I sat next to a man that was traveling with his wife and 2 children, sitting across the isle. He is South African and he married a Canadian. VeryRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeCity of Cape TownOranjezichtArrow Face33°57’8” S 18°24’11” E
February 7 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
I didn’t sleep too well - must be jet lag.
We walked to a nearby hotel that gave us instructions to all 5 minutes to the Convention Center and catch the Hop on Hop off bus there. We got on the redRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeCity of Cape TownFlat AcresDie Josie34°4’39” S 18°21’23” E
February 8 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Today we checked out of our AirBnb location and drove up to Table Rick. Since yesterday was overcast and today is beautiful, there was a long line at the que.
Chapman peak
We had a picnic on someRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeCity of Cape TownSeaforthBoulders Penguin Colony34°11’46” S 18°27’2” E
February 9 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Lovely place at Boulders Beach
Today we traveled with Dennis and Jane to see the Penguins and then down to the famous Cape of Good Hope and Cape point.
Dennis is a “birder” and was alwaysRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeRibboksdam34°20’15” S 18°27’34” E
February 9 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Southern most point of Africa.
We had a picnic pizza out under the hot sun. We started talking to two folks from Great Britain and found out that they were boarding on the Dawn in Wednesday and theyRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeCity of Cape TownKilfinanTuinkop34°12’51” S 18°24’25” E
February 9 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Guess What?
We ran into Chris and Holly that we met on the United plane, they were at the Cape and loved meeting Dennis and Jane.
We drove Chapman Peak drive then to Signal Hill and finally to theRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeBergrivierLaaiplekDie Mond32°45’31” S 18°9’55” E
February 10 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
We left Fish Hoek around 8am to drive to Signal Hill so I could paraglide however by the time we reached SH, the winds had changed and it was not favorable to jump off the cliff or either run off theRead more
South AfricaProvince of the Western CapeSaldanha BayOlifantskop33°3’13” S 18°2’35” E
February 11 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We drove to the local coffee shop (of course) and also saw some dried fish drying on the line.
We drove 30 minutes away to a Greek resort and picked up Adele. We walked along the board walk to aRead more
