Hi, Dears,
Ive been getting grumps from many of you about not writing frequent- enough Blogs, so here goes another--and I do like to hear from you, too.
Since I last wrote we have been to Cape Town, South Africa, which was most interesting. The day of arrival I had a trip to the Planetarium and saw where the Southern Cross should be tonight when we have a "star gazing." The Captain will turn of all ship lights if we are far enugh removed from all others. That night I went to a jazz safari, held in two homes of musicians, one a fabulous guitariest and the other a neat woman jazz singer. Both homes were in black town ships. They were humble, but clean and the musicias more than friendly. I bought a CD from the guitarist which you all will hear and they fed us baracuda for dinner (which I actually ate and it was delicious). Got home at 11:30.
But then had to get up at 3:,all airport (no terminal) in a 737 that was almost as old as I and drive another hour to the tented camp. I wish that you all could have been with me. The camp's name was Manyleti or Honey Guides, which you can look up on the internet. I had a tent to myself, which I loved, no creepy crawlers because of a heavy net along the periphery of the tent and anothe surrounding my bed. The bath tub could have been a swimming pool because it was so huge.
Out in the bush we saw lions, one giraffe, many zebras, hippos, rhinos, Cape buffalo (300+ of them in one herd), impalas, elephants, and on and on. Transportation was in an 8-seater Land Rover, which had its work to do.
On a discusting note, the sport at one of the breaks was to take a piece of impala dodo, put it in your mouth and see how far you could spit it. Needless to say, I didn't partake.
Back in Cape Town, on Easter Sunday, I had lunch with Louise nad Ken Ross, who had a driver. We ate at a gorgeous botanical garden, then drove through a residential district, which reminded me of Greenwich, and on to the 17th Century home of the first governor of South Africa.
We were 20 hours late departing Cape Town because the channel is narrow and the winds cyclonic. Since then we have been traveling at 20+ knots to catch up.
We have 6 more class days, then 4 days in Ghana, 5 in Salvador, Brazil,and 10 days of exams (for students) and the rest at sea.
Last night I took my kids to the pool bar for smoothies (do you make them?) and supper. Tonight Ill take 3 of the girl students to the special dining room for dinner. Wish they were you.
That's about it. We are heading north and I'll be home before we know it!!!!!!!!!!
Love to all,
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So the life's lesson is "Yes" to barracuda but "No" to impala.
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Marc
Hi Mary Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be getting a little more detail. Life has been boring or exciting around here depending on one's definition. I had a pipe break and the basement start to flood. 4 firemen and my plumber got things under control before too much damage was done (except to me who almost had a nervous breakdown).
Ed and I were going to try Cuvee, a new wine bar/restaurant on Raymond Road last night, but his car wouldn't start. We are going Saturday night instead. I've asked Janice and Jon if they want to join us. Janice is just back from San Anton and the Huskies victory.
"Our table" at the RFTR is so full that Jim Fullmer (astronomer), Ed, Barbara Ullrich and I will sit at an adjoining table.
I am about to go on still another investment committee and am wondering if I should have my head examined. I had thought I was going to be getting OFF things.
It has been unseasonably warm (93 yesterday). Bulbs are up, trees are in bloom, and everything is gorgeous.
We all miss you, but especially Ed.
I hope you are taking pictures or keeping a log since you have not written to us very much. I gather Ed has received an email or two. We must celebrate your return as soon as possible after you settle in (if you ever do!).
Love, Sandy
Impala doodoo?? Oh no. Don't think that's served at the T&C. Baracuda?? That's out too..
ReplyDeleteMiss you. Can't wait for you to come home. Life in Farmington will feel like home but a bit dull I'm afraid.
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Heidi
Dearest Mutti, I had to take a test again without your special blessing. Could you manage to not go away while I'm still taking exams, pleeze????? Another 3 weeks of classes and an impossible amount to do. Still, I find myself leaving piles off books and notes and heading out to garden. It has been deee-vine outside: our heatwave ended but now we have that cool bright April weather that the flowering trees and early annuals love, and everything feels fresh and new. Kevin, I hope, is going to help us clean up outside. We'll keep our fingers crossed. It's a miracle he's still alive. Our little David is singing in Wash, DC this weekend. He and the rest of KO's Cantabile bussed down there at 6am and are joining several schools for a huge performance as well as touring the city. I'm hoping he'll hook up with Lisa later today, but don't know. Uma has a limp which the vet says comes from being 30 pounds overweight. Thirty pounds!!!!! She's on the strictest diet you can imagine but I can't run her until that limp goes away. (I'm beginning to think she's just pretending now.). The beautil lean children in this family are ready for bikini weather but the parents need a little work... The battle goes on. We had Easter here and had a lovely time. Rick made some comment about having trouble with authority and I thought, "Hmmm. He must be a throwback to some ancient strain...". Then I spent time talking to Kristin and I realized his family was rife with that gene. Not knowing anything about that character defect, I concluded he was the mailman's son. Ok, off to the books before it gets too nice out. I love hearing about your adventures and think a family safari would be excellent (only my tent would have to be in the trees; it's not the bugs I worry about but the leopard you didn't see!). I love you and miss you very much. I hope you've taken a million pictures.
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