photos January 26th 2010 So here are some photos... I just figured out how to put them on:/Users/lydiashepard/Desktop/P1030536.jpg ... read more
Africa » South Africa 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 love to travel. When I was little, one of my many dreams was to visit every continent. Like most little-girl aspirations, it was quite an ambitious goal.
I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it.
I have been lucky in having a family who also loves the excitement of travel, of experiencing the sensations; the smells, the tastes, the colors, and the sounds. Through this shared curiosity we have been able to travel to several different places, both together as a family, and on our own separate endeavors.
My newest journey that I will embark on is a journey to Africa: first a safar... full info