Author Archives: Deb and Greg

Day 14 Africa The Serengeti, 19th July 2018

Posted on 20/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

Another day another 5:45am wake up for a game drive. We were ready by 6:25am when our Askari guardian arrived to take us to breakfast. (The Askari in this part of the world are akin to Masai warriors.) We arrived … Continue reading →

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Africa, Day 12 Ngorongoro Crater 17th July 2018

Posted on 18/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

I awoke before 5am today, we went and had breakfast at 6.30am then met Zoya at 7.30am, for a day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater.  It is 14.5km across and 264km square and one of the largest Calderas in the world. … Continue reading →

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Africa Day 11 Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater pronounced without the N

Posted on 17/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

We woke before 5.30am this morning, we had a lovely knock on the door and a cuppa arrived. ? When we were packed up and ready Greg went outside and shone the torch into the tree and a warrior came … Continue reading →

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Africa Day 10 Tarangire National Park 15th July 2018

Posted on 16/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

Woke around 6.15am, had a good sleep, ? unusual for me I  normally wake a lot during my first night somewhere new. Met Zoya at 8am, and headed out on our game drive.   The first 11/2 hours were VERY bumpy. … Continue reading →

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Africa Day 5 Stellenbosch wine region 10th July 2018

Posted on 11/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

We love travelling to different wine regions and tasting the wine.  Today we tried many a wine and ate lovely food.  Was another good day and a great way to finish off our time in South Africa. Stephen picked us up … Continue reading →

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Africa Day 4 Exploring The Peninsula from Cape Town to Cape Point 9th July 2018

Posted on 10/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

Wow, an amazing, jam packed day and I slept much better last night. ? Stephen picked us up at 8.30am for a full day exploring to Cape Point.   First stop Kirstenbosch  botanical Garden.  Our guide Andrew spent the most wonderful hour … Continue reading →

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Africa Day 2 Cape Town 7th July 2018

Posted on 08/07/2018 by Deb and Greg

We both slept well.  We were down at breakfast at 7.30am, it was delicious.  Greg changed some money. 10 Rand = $1 AUD so the conversion is easy.   At 8.30am we met our guide Stephen in the lobby.  We … Continue reading →

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Friday 25th May 2018 Hong Kong

Posted on 25/05/2018 by Deb and Greg

We had a free day today, had a lazy start.  Went down to breakfast at 9.30 pm, then headed over to the library afterwards.  It isn’t far from our hotel.  Our tour guide assured us it was worth visiting. Number … Continue reading →

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Thursday 24th May 2018 Hong Kong

Posted on 25/05/2018 by Deb and Greg

Had a later start today which was a nice change, we appreciated the extra sleep.  We met our guide Daniel at 9.30am for a bus tour of Hong Kong Island.  We are staying at a hotel in Kowloon, about 15-20 … Continue reading →

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Monday 21st May 2018 Beijing, China

Posted on 22/05/2018 by Deb and Greg

Another early start today, got a bit more sleep last night ?? Greg doing better today. We had some lovely company for breakfast this morning, a young woman from Melbourne who worked in the tourist industry and was here for … Continue reading →

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