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Winter colours at our bush house

Posted on May 4, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

The yellow leaves of Kirkia africana zing against the washed cobalt winter sky

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Fresh-brewed coffee to start the day at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge…. 19 th April

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

I wake to an overcast sky, but a hole in the cloud canopy suddenly brings sunlight to the rock cliffs opposite Room 1, ‘Eagle’, at Chilo Gorge.. ‘Chilo’ in the local language means ‘ baboon roost’ – a very apt … Continue reading →

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Chilojo Cliffs and fashion photoshoots……

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

18th April Kelli has been working with Priscilla Chigariro of Domino Magazine as beauty editor and make up artist. An inspired thought led her to suggest a photoshoot in front of Chilojo Cliffs for the June ‘conservation month’ issue and … Continue reading →

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Gulugi river view from the old tented camp at Chipinda, Gonarezhou

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

A place of eagle owls, monkeys and leguaans, a tangle of vines and towering riverine trees embracing the opaque water, which in turn hides the fat bream and barbel that the crocodiles cruise for and that the Giant kingfishers, leaping … Continue reading →

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Missing the spectacular Runde river scenery already! !

Posted on April 16, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

But I have the pleasure of returning to Gonarezhou today to help on a fashion photo shoot in front of the cliffs at which my daughter Kelli Barker is the make up artist and location advisor. Should be fun and … Continue reading →

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A delicious lunch in the bush…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Organic slow food is at it’s best in the Chilo Gorge bush camp, Gonarezhou National Park.

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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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