Monthly Archives: April 2013

Lemon sunrise, a bush walk, crocodiles and spinetails at Chilo Gorge Camp:  14 th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a peaceful night, listening to the sonorous  hummimg of a giant eagle owl in the riverine trees downstream from our tents, and staring happily at the myriad stars through the high mesh windows of my tent, I sit writing … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Giant: 15th of April at Chilo Gorge Bush Camp

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Yesterday, our Australian guests headed through the park back to Chilo Gorge Lodge with Thomas Mutombeni to round off their Zimbabwean safari with a little more luxury at the home base of Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge. We were sad to … Continue reading →

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Peri-peri chicken in Mutare, Chilo Gorge Lodge camp on the Runde River: 9th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a visit to Mutare to spend time with my dearest friend Bronwen, much peri peri chicken and wine at the Portuguese club, and much talk of art, and life….I returned home to Senuko for a few days, caught up … Continue reading →

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Family ties, photoshoots and Easter renewals: 1st of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

  Easter  weekend has been a joyful reunion with Bianca, Lorraine’s daughter, and her husband Ben, who have brought baby Ethan to Africa from Australia. First great grandchild for Dad. Great gramps has been so pleased, bonding with Ethan immediately … Continue reading →

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At last the fledglings have flown the coop, I make Cajun-spiced stuffed Eggs to celebrate: 16 th of March

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

This morning the three baby starlings flapped and pooped with increased enthusiasm,  until one took the plunge and dived for the opening of the roof where the parents have been vociferously encouraging them from. Success as out he flew into … Continue reading →

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Starlings and stir fry…….. 14th of March

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

This morning’s sunrise at Tsavene is a soft glow of clear yellow in a clear sky, a gentle start to the day with freshly ground coffee sitting in bed, after I have let the dogs out of the back door. … Continue reading →

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