A simple life is good with me. I don’t need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot on a beach and I’m happy. Yanni We definitely make our lives to complicated…a simple life, including lunch on the beach with our toes in the sand everyday would be great! How awesome…
December 29: The spitfire in person!
Like the Spitfire it was immensely strong: a pilot had no need to fear the danger of pulling the wings off, no matter how desperate the situation became. Douglas Bader We were privileged to see the completed Spitfire in person, with a personal tour, and each got to sit in the cockpit, just imagining what…
December 30: Flowering flame lilies
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy. Henry Ward Beecher Sunshine and flowers, bringing me pure joy! There is something mythical about flame lilies, their petals reaching up like flames! Perhaps it is an association with my country of birth, where they are the national…
December 27: Quick trip to Addo
People don’t realize how amazing elephants are. Prince Harry Generally, people don’t realize how amazing elephants are…but we do, so a trip to Addo was a total necessity if we were right there after all! And, the ellies did not disappoint. We spend about an hour watching about seven of them in the rain at…
December 26: Boxing Day at the beachÂ
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson We had all forgotten what fun it is at the beach! The water refreshes the soul! A couple of hours in the sun and sea and makes coffee and breakfast so good! Lots to be grateful for!…