This guy was not happy to see me. Instead of grazing, this Cape buffulo spent almost 45 minutes trying to behind a tree. Of course, when behind the tree, the animal could not see if I had left, so every few minutes it would peak around the tree to see if I was still there …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Democraticizing Fetish Animals
Driving in South Africa’s parks is a game sighting endeavor. And for the most part, drivers search the landscape for the so-called big five game (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Like hunting trophies, we search and watch others search to catch glimpses and photos of these animals. To capture an image if a …
Mine Spoil Landscapes
As I drove out of Johannesburg, I noticed piles of excavated material along the toll road and guess they might be mine spoils. Mine spoils along the side of N12 toll road. What I hadn’t realized is mine spoils also occur throughout Johannesburg. I knew mining was a big in South Africa — but I …
Planned Trip: Driving Kruger and Mapungubwe National Parks
Best Laid Plans In October and November 2019, I started getting serious about planning a short vacation to South Africa. Although I came up with a reasonable plan, starting several month earlier would have been useful. Using the South African Parks reservation system was seamless, but the choices were limited because I am here during …
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Regina Spektor, Megyn Kelly, and Charlize Theron
After being jolted by the chronicle of Roger Ailes downfall in “Bombshell“, I made a point to listen the Regina Spektor’s trenchant song, “One Little Soldier” this evening. The song and associated animation captures the film’s theme was exceptional clarity that kept me seated to watch the end credits. The film itself outlines the insidious …
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