Greece 2010 ~ Mama Mia!

And so.... after months of planning I collected my Visa today, getting the last of the bookings confirmed, and getting ready for an unbelievable adventure. So on the 17th of July 2010, I fly to Johannesburg, with great UNRELIABLE Kulula, to meet Sonja in Johannesburg. I hear that a special celebration dinner is planned for that evening, before I depart of Athens the next morning. Watch this space for exciting updates of the trip, as well as photos and memories as they happen.

Africa calls me (abbrev) - by Wayne Visser

Africa Calls to Me

Africa calls to me

And I hear her voice

In the beat of drums that echo the rhythm of my days

And the lilt of songs that rock the lullaby of my nights

In the twist of tales that guide the journey of my ways

And the sigh of breath that swirls the dance of my flights

Africa speaks to me

And I listen to her words

In the surging roar of the lion that awakens my belief

And the silly laugh of the hyena that helps me to cope

In the soft rumble of the elephant that fills me with relief

And the gentle stir of the gorilla that revives my hope

© Wayne Visser, 2007

Camp Kanana

Thanks to all the staff and friends at Camp Kanana - especially Dougie, Charne,Kallie and our special star, Kallistis.... you have made our holiday more special.... Hope to come back soon again. With love Michelle, Martin and Sonja....

Namibia 2007

Having just returned from a Safari of a LIFETIME!!!! Wow... Wow... Wow!!!! What a pleasure, what a feeling, what an emotion.... just spending time with nature, ,loving it!!!

It's a girl!

We proudly welcome to the family a new baby girl, Emily Ann, born on the 6th of December 2006.
Emily is the most beautiful little girl in the world, and both parents, and family are ecstatic with her arrival.

Bon Frutti

Heaven on earth is a placed called Bon Frutti - on the road between Ashton and Swellendam, somewhere far from civilization.... Here you can be yourself, and enjoy a life that you thought only select few had the privilege of. Swimming in farm dams, hiking in the beautiful mountains, making bonfires on the stoep at night, listening to the birds and just catching up with yourself while leaving the stupid rat-race behind....Africa, the most beautiful place in the world - how I love you... Morning cool and crisp - mist hanging over the mountains, afternoons hot. Look after your soul Michelle, be in touch with your inner feelings - make peace with the beauty and love all around you.

Heaven on earth...

I never knew there could be such peace and beauty in the world.... Every small wondrous thing inspired me to be a better person and spend more time doing the things that have meaning in my life. Do we need love in our lives? and more importantly do we need to feel loved? I feel loved by many people in my life, including my beautiful, soft-hearted, caring son. ..... I go home knowing that I am in a safe place, with the things and people I care most about.

Martin - sailing in his new Oppie

Sailing on Zeekoevlei - Martin enjoying the good weather in his new oppie! Happy birthday my boy - 13 is a big number for a big boy. Love mom