Category Archives: Africa This may be my new second-favorite tree (second to the Willow tree of course). It’s the Jacaranda tree and it’s in full bloom here in Zimbabwe. This tree actually has its origins in Brazil, and is apparently common in some parts of Portugal as well. But I had never seen it before. Until now. They […]  I’ve had a nice weekend. I went horseback riding yesterday AND this morning, and I am actually getting better! I have been riding the same horse since my first ride and we are starting to bond. His name is Rebecca’s Son and he used to be a race horse before he was injured. Now, he […] I have had a few run-ins with the police here that have led me to draw a few conclusions about the law of the land.The first run-in was almost two weeks ago, but it has taken until now to run its course. Upon returning from Antelope Park, I was taken back to the farm by […]  Last week, I had the wonderful fortune to go to a place called Chirundu. It is located in the NE of Zimbabwe, on the Zambezi River and the border with Zambia. I went with Christoph, his grandparents, and their two friends, and we stayed at the family holiday home. Apparently Chirundu is an infamous weekend […]  Apparently there is a crocodile in the dam. Sweet.When I took this job, I was promised endless hours of boating and swimming in the dam. Well, that is NOT happening!According to sources, there was a crocodile in the dam several months ago, but my neighbor “L” shot at it a few times. Even though L […] |
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