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Day 6 – The Dutch, The French & The Cape’s Wine Region
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 6 – The Dutch, The French & The Cape’s Wine Region

by crazyloon56September 26, 2026

We had to move our visit to the botanical gardens to today’s schedule. I’m looking forward to seeing a King Protea which is the national flower of South Africa and looks impressive. Thanks for all…

Busy Day on the Cape
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Busy Day on the Cape

by crazyloon56September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Cape Peninsula, Penguins & Fur Seals It was a rough start to the morning. My stomach issues and a 7:00 am early start had me a little off balance. Nothing is stopping me from seeing…

Table Mountain
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Table Mountain

by crazyloon56September 23, 2026

Climbing 302 metres above sea level, in a pod, this girl manages to challenge her fear of heights again. It’s hot out today and while in the line-up we are provided some relief with cold…

Robben Island
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Robben Island

by crazyloon56September 22, 2026

"The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed." Nelson Mandela Today is a late start for us. The tour…

Who Can It Be Knocking At My Door?
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Who Can It Be Knocking At My Door?

by crazyloon56September 21, 2026

Knock, knock, knock. Awoken by persistent knocking. I’m half asleep and still in a glorious dream state. Shannon and I mumble to each other that the poor guy across the hall is locked out of…

South Africa & Victoria Falls – Here we come!
South Africa & Victoria Falls

South Africa & Victoria Falls – Here we come!

by crazyloon56September 19, 2026

ADVENTURE MAP WEATHER FORECAST A Little Background I decided to give my travel business to a Canadian firm (Approach Tours) and with another milestone birthday approaching, I will treat myself by travelling in style. Usually,…

Ecuador – El ultimo dia / The final day
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Ecuador – El ultimo dia / The final day

by crazyloon56April 10, 2026

The bags are outside my room and I head to breakfast in the main pavilion and snap a few final photos to remember this beautiful oasis in the jungle. The walk from the lodge to…

Exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon

by crazyloon56March 16, 2026April 9, 2026

Today is a busy day! I have been spending some time video editing due to the amount of footage I captured thus delaying the publishing of this post. I hope you enjoy this adventure. Misahualli…

Travelling Through the Andes to the Amazon Basin
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Travelling Through the Andes to the Amazon Basin

by crazyloon56March 9, 2026March 8, 2026

Back on the bus, our driver, Roberto, navigates us into the Andes mountains. Weaving higher and higher the terrain is rocky and rough. I have a window seat towards the rear of the bus. Elena…

Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador/Galapagos Islands/Amazon BasinSouth America

Quito, Ecuador

by crazyloon56March 8, 2026March 7, 2026

We depart for the capital city of Ecuador, Quito by bus. Quito, with a population of 2.8 million, sits in a narrow valley along the Pichincha volcano which is still active. Its last eruption was…

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