On Safari April 13th 2006 This past weekend I went on Safari to Kruger National Park. This massive wildlife refuge (it's bigger than the Netherlands) was created in 1898 in response to the poaching and encroaching associated with the South African gold rush. It's hard to use words to describe my experience in this amazing preserve, so instead I will use mainly pictures. I would like to describe one experience I had on t ... read more
Africa » South Africa » Free State » Drakensberg After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more
I'm off again. Leaving the friendly confines of the Sooner State for another adventure. I am going to tentatively call this chapter of my life, MIA in the RSA. I hope that this journey to South Africa leads me to some self discovery, some rest and relaxation, and of course some communicable diseases. If you want to join me, feel free to hop aboard Air Breck and fasten your safety harnesses. It's gonna be a.......... full info