Monthly Archives: July 2017

Mosi-Oa-Tunya: The smoke that thunders

Posted on July 30, 2017 by rubyroams

Words cannot capture the awe inspiring grandeur of the Victoria Falls. The ever present roar of the thundering waters, mist hanging over gorges rising off an arid landscape carved by the Zambezi river snatch breath, soul and mind away. Walking … Continue reading →

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Chobe dreams. Botswana and Namibia

Posted on July 28, 2017 by rubyroams

I stepped into another reality four days ago when we arrived in Kasane in Botswana and spent the next few days crisscrossing the Chobe river from Botswana to Namibia on the Zambezi Queen. The African elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus, birds of … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Highs

Posted on July 23, 2017 by rubyroams

A truly spectacular day with blue skies and bright sunshine. At the expense though of a severe drought afflicting the area. The natives pray for rain, the tourists revel in glorious days and the ability to take in Robben Island … Continue reading →

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Africa Africa Africa

Posted on July 22, 2017 by rubyroams

A wish and a dream come true! So wonderful to be back in South Africa, a journey of hopes and thoughts materialized. Though planned to be a 60th birthday celebration in February, a short delay later and I am finally … Continue reading →

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