Category Archives: Travels

“What is your country’s purpose on the planet?”

Posted on September 19, 2010 by admin

I attended the Brand Africa Forum in Johannesburg where the keynote speaker was Simon Anholt, someone I’ve wanted to meet for a long time. He’s been a policy advisor to over 40 governments, author and researcher. He specialises in national … Continue reading →

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Ancient civilisations, myths & legends

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

The N1 starts in Cape Town and ends at Musina near the SA border crossing to Zimbabwe at Beit Bridge — 1,919km later. Is that the longest road in South Africa? If it is, Akela, Kenya and I have driven … Continue reading →

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Best buddies

Posted on November 12, 2009 by admin

If it’s Akela who’s best remembered during our travels, it’s Kenya the Staffie who makes the most friends.  He is getting old, white-faced and stiff, and turns 12 in February 2010.  Here Kenya’s even being necked by Bees the cat.

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