Monthly Archives: March 2013

Going Home

Posted on March 18, 2013 by volovecto

On our last morning at White Pearl, with a departure time of 11:30, we had our morning beach combing walk at 7 am and discovered an unusual sight.  Over the past four days, we had come across evidence of turtles … Continue reading →

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Monday March 4th

Posted on March 11, 2013 by volovecto

My birthday dawned sunny and bright.  It would be our best beach day yet.  I went out onto the deck of our room to look at the beach, and there were Augie and Teresa down on the beach writing a … Continue reading →

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White Pearl Resort, Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique

Posted on March 9, 2013 by volovecto

We had four nights at White Pearl along the coastline, situated in a protective bay.  The first day the winds were strong out of the south as we walked around the point, but the resort was protected from the wind.  Our days followed … Continue reading →

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From South Africa to Mozambique

Posted on March 8, 2013 by volovecto

We departed Cybele at 7 am for the four hour drive to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.  Luckily our route took us in the opposite direction of the construction and our driver Excellent was capable and friendly.  He would be … Continue reading →

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Kruger National Park, Thursday Feb. 28th

Posted on March 8, 2013 by volovecto

Having only three nights at Cybele, I had followed my usual habit and packed in as many activities as possible.  Sitting at home planning the several days of excursions doesn’t exhaust you like actually doing all those activities.  We had … Continue reading →

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Cybele Forest Lodge, South Africa

Posted on March 7, 2013 by volovecto

Following our stay at Savanna in Sabi Sand, we spent three nights at the Cybele Forest Lodge near Hazy View and the Kruger National Park. The resort was lovely and the food wonderful, but it was not the best place … Continue reading →

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The final game drive at Savanna Lodge, Sabi Sand

Posted on March 2, 2013 by volovecto

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen (I give full credit to my sister Rebecca for finding this … Continue reading →

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