Readings and adventures from Hilary Crowley's Travel Memoir, Mini Saga in South Africa. Emphasis is given to the importance of seizing life's opportunities thereby, enriching one"s future life.
Staying in Bushman Caves with archaeologist Harald Pager in Ndedeema Gorge, before returning to England. Video of travels in South Africa, included in book, available here;
https://youtu.be/utVkU-Izzgk (https://youtu.be/utVkU-Izzgk)
9 Apr 2024
Episode 6. Zimbabwe
Exploring Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and Eastern Highlands. Also a Gorongoza safari. Interesting interlude to witness parliament under Ian Smith during UDI.
2 Apr 2024
5. Johannesburg
Visit to Swaziland and safari in Kruger National Park before settling in Johannesburg. Work at Baragwanath Hospital, outside Soweto, in cerebral palsy clinic. Hiking and climbing in the Magaliesberg Mountains.
25 Mar 2024
4. CapeTown
Travel along the Garden Route in our Mini from Pietermaritzburg to CapeTown, following the Indian Ocean. Stay with Daisy Solomon, suffragette, and work at Groote Schuur Hospital. Climb Table Mountain, rich social life and visit to Namibia.
19 Mar 2024
3. Apartheid
Discussion of South African politics under Apartheid while Nelson Mandela was incarcerated on Robben Island. Exploration of effectiveness of activism and sanctions and the role of the church. Mention of Canada's Brian Mulroney's principled influence in convincing the Western World to implement sanctions and his rigorous advocacy for Mandela's release.
11 Mar 2024
Episode 2 Durban and Pietermaritzburg
Worked at Addington Hospital as physiotherapists. Exploration of Zululand and Lesotho as well as hiking in the Drakensberg mountains.
1 Mar 2024
Episode 1. Arrival in South Africa
$10 in my pocket and a year's return ticket. Plus my colleague's mini minor to travel round the country in.
27 Feb 2024
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