September 11, 2020 Finally underway after several days delay doing sea trials and getting the boat into proper order. We departed Anacortes at 0930 and weaved through the San Juans to Bedwell Harbor on South Pender Island in Canada. After being thoroughly scrutinized by the customs gentlemen, the stresses of the past week ebbed away
Ella and I departed Homer on a stellar sunny day about mid morning. The Van effortlessly purred all the way to Whittier like Buddha breathing despite our rather heavy load of firewood, groceries, tools, and boating accouterments. We were in plenty of time to explore out the Blackstone Road and do a couple walkabouts around
It is quite the luxury to come to the Chobi Safari Lodge after camping in the bush. Camping here is only 85 Pula a person (about 8 bucks) and we have access to the swimming pool and Internet (when it’s working). The cost of eating and having a drink is higher, but the service is
We wrapped around the coast to Cape Vidal in the Kwazulu-Natal before heading inland to intersect with the spine of the Drakensberg Mountains. Cape Vidal was green and tropical with bananas and many flowers and large vine-laden trees. Blond, fine sandy beaches interrupted the rocky shore and if our eyes were good enough and the
We have not done much actual Bush Camping in South Africa, though we have experienced lots of secluded and remote areas. Even our camps in the Central Kalahari had a drop toilet and a pulley bucket shower system. We had 5 star camping in several of the upscale game parks like Kreuger and Etosha with
Hey Jane, How do you like these Dusky Cobb? Our camping neighbor caught 10 of these this morning ( he only kept 2 per the regulations). They have a wonderful white meat.
