by larademelza | Jan 24, 2022 | Africa 2022
This is the scene that confronted us late afternoon, a few days ago. Earlier on that same morning we had decided to take the road less travelled along Lake Kariba in Zambia. In true optimistic da Silva style we made this decision believing that of course everything...
by larademelza | Jan 18, 2022 | Africa 2022
This blog is for those interested in going to Namibia. It is a small practical reflection, based ONLY on our 5 week experience there. I have tried hard not to base my judgements of places based on the weather we experienced whilst there (because lets face it, it can...
by larademelza | Jan 3, 2022 | Africa 2022
r h y t h m After almost a month on the road, we have had and are still trying to establish a new rhythm as a family, and as individuals. In fact it is safe to say that we completely lost any sense of rhythm when we left our home and our normal lifestyles at the...
by larademelza | Dec 11, 2021 | Africa 2022
BUT WHY???? We have definitely heard one too many people tell us to, ‘have a nice holiday next year’! And while it doesn’t offend, it is most certainly way off the mark. One thing I can confirm with certainty is that this year we have chosen to take out as a family is...