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  • Welcome to Wandering Footsteps, the travel journal of a nomadic family on an overland trip around the world. With thirty years of travel experience, a round-the-world trip already under our belt, a newly-converted bus, and a new baby in tow, this journey is bound to be interesting! Join us in our global wanderings - we've saved an extra seat just for you!

    - Brittany, Bruno, and Phoenix

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On Thursday night, when I was hanging out at B section, Helene’s final mare went into labor with her first fowl. Before I knew it, I was being rushed to the scene of the delivery and I watched the whole thing unfold.It was absolutely incredible. It was dark and calm, and yet, in the middle […]

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  • megs - What a great story Brit!!! xxReplyCancel

  • Mom - Oh Brittany, I had tears while reading this blog entry, not only because of B.B.’s condition but for the amazing experience you were given to witness its birth.ReplyCancel

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In my classroom, on my wall, I’ve got a picture of a female monster and a text-bubble-shaped white board by her mouth. Emily, as Christoph and I call her, delivers Christoph a morning message every day so that he gets some reading practice. Yesterday, the morning message was “It is hot!”. (I’m pleased to report […]

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  • Claire - Is it not a concern that Christoph may get overheated … just saying?
    The rains will be starting soon (mid-November) and it will cool off considerably. But with a tin roof above the “school room”, you will not be able to hear yourself talk 😀
    I hope you manage to meet Greg this week. Thanks for getting the cds to him.
    xx ClaireReplyCancel

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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 […]

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  • Suzanne & Terry - Thanks for WRITING your blog; I check it every day. It’s such fun. Hugs to Christoph, he looks absolutely adorable.ReplyCancel

  • Brittany - Haha I can tell you all realy enjoyed your plantlife here in Zim (although perhaps from a safe distance!). I’ll keep my eyes open for more beautiful trees/flowers to photograph.
    Thanks for reading my blog!ReplyCancel

  • Suzanne & Terry - Oh and soon, the Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow bush, darkish mauve blooms, that fade to pale then to white…strong sweet smell, and I am allergic like mad. Oh, and it’s avocado tree blooms time too. Yum.ReplyCancel

  • Claire - I was just about to say the same thing, “Ah, Jacarandas!”
    They are beautiful – I prefer your photos to the real thing because I was allergic to them, so really don’t miss them at all.
    Be careful – don’t stand on the fallen blooms. The bees are attracted to them and will sting you if you are only wearing flip flops.
    Looking forward to hearing more of your adventures!
    xx ClaireReplyCancel

  • Suzanne & Terry - Ah jacarandas, such beautiful things. And they’re late this year, usually they are in bloom in September. They were my treasures.

    And there is another flowering tree around the same time, I forget its name, but small basketball sized flowers made up of lots of little flowers in the most fluorescent yellow possible; with a dark dark bark which looks black.

    And the chameleon, what luck. Glad you’re having such a good time.
    Suzanne & TerryReplyCancel

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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 […]

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  • Claire - Hahaha, I miss chameleons, they are so cool. The ones in Malawi and 3 – 4 times bigger.ReplyCancel

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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 […]

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  • Suzanne & Terry - Aha! Brittany…becoming a local! Rage at the police! Great pictures, I’d stay away from the dam also, even if they come up with a Croc Corpse.

    You sound as though you’re having a wonderful time. Cheers
    SuzanneReplyCancel