Tag Archives: Africa

Lalibela: Ethiopia’s Hidden Treasure

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lorene Flewellen

Lalibela…the name rolls off the tongue, sounding melodic and mysterious; the experience will meet all expectations. It literally means

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Up Close and Personal in Shark Alley

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

If you have ever watched “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel, you know that Walker Bay, on the southern coast of South Africa, is the home of “Shark Alley”, a favorite hunting ground for the Great White Sharks. We tried … Continue reading →

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Shiraz in South Africa

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

Shiraz vines grow not three feet from our patio at La Petite Ferme. Up close, you can see the green grapes start to ripen. However, as you look further, the rows stretch out and blend into a carpet of green … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

The “White tablecloth” was just beginning to cover Table Mountain when we arrived. That is what the locals call the white clouds that rest on the top and sides of Capetown’s most notable landmark.

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Chobe…The Home of Elephants in Botswana

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

Known for its elephants, Chobe National Park boasts 60,000 of these amazing animals. At this time of year, the park could actually rename itself “Chobe Maternity Ward for Elephants”. We have seen hundreds of these lumbering giants and most of … Continue reading →

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Tacos in Madagascar?

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Lorene Flewellen

Many of you know that Caite and I were going to cook lunch for the families of Dr. Hary and Dr. Edwige (the two doctors she works with) using a stove with only 2 burners, no oven and no refrigerator. … Continue reading →

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Back to Mandritsara, Madagascar

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Lorene Flewellen

I love the way the soft Malagasy winter sun brushes my cheek. In Chicago, this would be a glorious spring day, but for me it is pure joy. Travel to Madagascar is complicated at best, let alone trying to get … Continue reading →

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In Search of the Elusive Fosa in Madagascar

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Lorene Flewellen

We drove through the Avenue de Baobabs, one of the most photographed sites in Madagascar. The giant trees, with stubby, root-like branches line the road majestically as they welcome travelers on their way to the Kirindy Forest.

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Sunset on the Mozambique Channel

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Lorene Flewellen

We were startled awake at 3:15 am this morning by the poultry chorus. The rooster outside our beach bungalow began the choir with a cock-a doodle-doo that a series of ready roosters were willing to echo in succession up and … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Feats of Lemurs

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Lorene Flewellen

We are eyewitnesses and can attest to the fact that lemurs can actually dance. While at the Berenty Reserve in southern Madagascar, we were able to see the ring tail lemurs, who mew like kittens, the red-fronted brown lemur, who … Continue reading →

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