Category Archives: travel

Kelli’s and Anton’s last ports-of-call: Guam, Saipan and Philippines….. and The Caribbean..

Posted on October 12, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Kelli’s and Anton’s ships are coming in soon….wooooowhooooooo! Graham McKean, wonderful artist….painted this ship…   From Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, to Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway and now Carnival Cruise Line, Anton has achieved such variety, such experience… made … Continue reading →

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Kodiak Bears and Kelli eat salmon in Alaska….While Anton steams in the Caribbean…

Posted on September 17, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Wow, from the heat of Hawaii’ and the South Seas, including  remote Fanning Island, Kelli is now in the wilds of  Alaska…after having found a dream Vera Wang wedding dress in Seattle! No sneak previews of the dress! While Anton … Continue reading →

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Elephants, Sabi Stars and Aloes go well together in the garden at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge…..

Posted on July 29, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Over the last weeks our young bulls have been munching trees nightly around the rooms, looking down their long trunks at me in disdain as I try to shoo them away… ……..and for the last few nights at Chilo, two of them have raided … Continue reading →

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Tusk Trust and Prince William; real rhinos, knitted rhinos, wooden rhinos….!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Tusk Trust and Prince William are a force to be reckoned with….! 25 years of tireless efforts on behalf of endangered African wildlife such as rhinos, elephants and wild dogs culminated in a glittering dinner event hosted by Prince William … Continue reading →

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Hawaai to Alaska- Sand to Forest: Totem Poles and 4 x 4 Adventure in Bear Territory!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

All change….for Fiancees, Kelli and Anton…who sail different oceans… Anton has tranferred from his original ship, which he dearly loved … Independence of the Seas…. to The Norwegian Getaway ship, based out of exciting Miami, still cruising the exquisite beaches … Continue reading →

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Wine and Wild Dog weekend; great tastes and conservation at Chilo Gorge safari Lodge…

Posted on April 27, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Following the great success of previous wine and wild dog events in 2011 and 2013, held by Painted Wolf Wines and the wild dog research projects in Zimbabwe, we are thrilled to announce a taste and conservation sensation at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in … Continue reading →

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Should You Be Going on Safari in Zimbabwe? | Elizabeth Gordon

Posted on April 7, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

MUST READ! A thoughtful and realistic article  on World opinion of  elephant issues and tourism in Zimbabwe by Elizabeth Gordon… Elizabeth Gordon visited Chilo Gorge last year, and has informed comments to make on crucial issues concerning tourism, the revenue from which … Continue reading →

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Kelli finds her way to Panama City bridal shops; and onwards to Lima, back to Hawaai and then Alaska!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

South America Cruise with M/S Statendam 15 days from San Diego (CA) to Callao (Lima), departure 15/03/2015 Mon 16/03/15 At Sea Tue 17/03/15 Cabo San Lucas / Mexico 12:00 23:00 Wed 18/03/15 At Sea Thu 19/03/15 At Sea Fri 20/03/15 … Continue reading →

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The Story of “Snare”, a special African wild dog…..

Posted on September 16, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

“Snare” – my paintings and sketches before and after removal of the wire around her neck. Continue reading →

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Bathawks and Baobabs

Posted on April 19, 2012 by wineandwilddogs

    At Chilo Gorge lodge…. Bathawks are high on my mind at the moment, after watching one approach us through the red dusk, high above the Save river, last night. We stood transfixed and entranced, on the wooden deck … Continue reading →

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