10 Interesting Facts about African Wild DogsWild Dog Revenge, book 6 in the Kenya Kanga Mystery series, is named after the African Wild dogs I’ve seen in Kenya.In a scene in the book, my characters visit a den and watch as pups make one of their first explorations out of the safety of the den and into the outside world.African Wild dogs are incredibly curious and … [Read more...] about Wild Dog Revenge by Victoria Tait
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Friday Fotos – Ocean views on the way up Diamond Head
Views on the way up Diamond HeadAlthough it was just two years ago, it now feels like a lifetime since when we made this trip up Diamond Head. Social distancing was an unknown concept at the time. Today, the trip up would be very different, if we would even go. The views on the way up Diamond Head would be the same, but the thought of trudging up that trail two feet behind … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Ocean views on the way up Diamond Head
First EV road trip — here comes the range anxiety
First EV road trip - Palm Desert or bust!Yesterday, we took our first EV road trip. When we bought our 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus a couple of months ago, we were taking a leap of faith that the car’s advertised range of 226 miles would meet our needs. That was our hope, but when it came time to drive to Palm Desert from our home in North San Diego County, the issue of EV range … [Read more...] about First EV road trip — here comes the range anxiety
Friday Fotos – Russell shore excursion began early
Last week I shared a photo in the post Our cruise on the MS Noordam seems so long ago showing the cruise ship from shore. This is what it was like pulling into the Bay of Islands at dawn. Our Russell shore excursion was scheduled to begin early, so the boat was buzzing with activity as people prepared.As I said last week, Russell was a delightful little town. These days, I … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Russell shore excursion began early
Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam
About Sydney sunset from MS NoordamOur sunset departure was almost behind us as we made our way out to sea. We'd caught a Sydney sunset from the deck of the Noordam, which gave us an amazing view of the Sydney Opera House at sunset. By the time we made it out of the Sydney Harbor, the sun was dropping below the horizon. This skyline photo was the last I could get. Almost in … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam