Yikes! It’s April already. Less than two weeks ‘til we head for the airport, and we’re supposed to get our luggage weight down to 22 pounds. Including cameras! Actually, I think the cameras and lenses must weight 20 pounds by themselves.
Sounds like we’ll be traveling between Johannesburg and Mala Mala, from Kimberley to Cape Town in “puddle jumpers,” and the pilots are adamant about baggage weight.
The diamond “wish list” is coming together. We spent some time today chatting with one fiancé-to-be, keeping his intentions a secret until we are back with his diamond.
Off to bed. Maybe I can digest a couple chapters of History of South Africa before dozing off.
Mustn’t forget to have the Post Office hold our mail.
Judy
Home again
Dénouement: Cape Town
The depths of the diamond mine
Final visit with our diamond cutters
Farewell to the bush
Buffalos, rhinos and giraffes — oh, my!
In the bush
Safari wildlife
“The smoke that thunders”
Hand-picking future heirlooms
The African “Diamond Safari” Begins
Unjani (oon JAH nee)
Bricks & “dagga” become a home
The floors are finished & the rafters are up!
Habitat for Humanity
En Route
Ready for the mines!
Just two days to go!
Less than two weeks to go!
Next stop ... South Africa!
