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Vacation Within a Vacation

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Barry

This morning we were up at the crack of dawn, well 08:00 as we were heading off with Robert and Molly for 5 days at the Crystal Spring Resort, about 5 hours North East of Jo’burg. After an hour or … Continue reading →

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Pretoria

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Barry

Well, after yesterdays partial recovery it seems a cough may want to come and bug me (pun intended!) Also the camera started to play up, I could take pictures and they would show up in the camera preview mode, but … Continue reading →

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A Little History

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Barry

This morning at our outdoor breakfast we were greeted by a flowering cactus plant and a nearly completed “new” nest. Robert and I headed off to the Military History Museum and the girls headed out to do a variety of … Continue reading →

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Where it all Began

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Barry

This will be a short entry, hopefully it will serve as a marker and I will add more detail in a couple of days. Reason for this is…. I am either suffering from being too long in the dry atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Second Night in the Air

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Barry

After visiting with our friend Barbara she drove us to T5 and we settled into the lounge for a snack and a drink prior to boarding the “Whale” aka the Airbus 380. The passenger load for the flight was just … Continue reading →

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In the Air Again

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Barry

Well my first problem was remembering how to log in and write a blog entry, I think I have that sorted now. Last night we left Ottawa on the overnight flight to London, England. We were all set to arrive … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Barry

Twenty Five hours after we were picked up at our Hong Kong hotel we landed in Ottawa! Now to try and stay awake a little longer to fight off jet lag!

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All Good Things Have to Come to an End!

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Barry

Sent from 35,000 feet over Northern Russia!!! The end is nigh, currently we are waiting for the Beijing to Toronto flight. If the internet is working on the plane, I’ll send my first airborne log! Was trip worth it? Absolutely! Did … Continue reading →

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China Day

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Barry

Today is China’s 67th Birthday. This is  national holiday here, they celebrate for 2 days in Hong Kong an 7 days in mainland China! We woke up to  dull morning after some storms went through last night, but the visibility … Continue reading →

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Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen!

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Barry

Despite having been upgraded to a Club Room on the top (18th) floor, despite having a TV in the wall at the end of the bath etc, we woke up to reality this morning. No complimentary breakfast and no guide … Continue reading →

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