tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8232302542269646428..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Heading into the wild!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33491750670621031122014-02-06T13:34:09.729-05:002014-02-06T13:34:09.729-05:00Thank you for clarifying that for us. And, yes we ...Thank you for clarifying that for us. And, yes we have read about how destructive they can be.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41798528683385918472014-02-06T13:32:44.288-05:002014-02-06T13:32:44.288-05:00Thank you so much Diana, we have been enjoying it ...Thank you so much Diana, we have been enjoying it too and we are so happy to take the time to show others what beautiful places are out there in our big world.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32650479298236195062014-02-06T13:30:24.914-05:002014-02-06T13:30:24.914-05:00Yep, everyone should take time to stop and smell t...Yep, everyone should take time to stop and smell the roses or just look for some interesting creatures!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9684045551240106922014-02-06T13:28:53.280-05:002014-02-06T13:28:53.280-05:00In general, yes it is pretty clean but we have cer...In general, yes it is pretty clean but we have certainly see a far share of garbage too! The "white" areas are generally clean as well as the city centres but some of the township areas and some of the rural areas are a mess. Maybe, this is because garbage pickup isn't as regular and perhaps it's a cultural thing like in Mexico.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83505507305927671422014-02-06T13:25:22.720-05:002014-02-06T13:25:22.720-05:00We left this one alone, it was too pretty to fry!
...We left this one alone, it was too pretty to fry!<br /><br />So far the only insect that we have seen here that they eat are the mopane worms but I am sure that there are other insects that they may eat in Africa but perhaps just not in South Africa.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14165983473896726092014-02-06T13:21:50.249-05:002014-02-06T13:21:50.249-05:00Renate, I know you would love it here!Renate, I know you would love it here!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87672762669782893292014-02-06T13:20:42.592-05:002014-02-06T13:20:42.592-05:00It was amazing, the scenery was spectacular!It was amazing, the scenery was spectacular!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46641837798413522892014-02-06T13:19:33.962-05:002014-02-06T13:19:33.962-05:00No idea but they sure are pretty!No idea but they sure are pretty!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71516875662548491602014-02-06T13:18:35.930-05:002014-02-06T13:18:35.930-05:00Yep, it is a pretty interesting place and we love ...Yep, it is a pretty interesting place and we love the way they get the local community involved by getting them to run the hostel with minimal supervision and by helping to create ways that they can make some additional income though the tourism in that area. Also they way they make the guests part of the experience and by welcoming us into their community and their homes.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79977374251401261162014-02-06T13:11:19.340-05:002014-02-06T13:11:19.340-05:00I believe you are right Connie, I thought that is ...I believe you are right Connie, I thought that is was perhaps coral. It is such a bright florescent orange, it was really hard NOT to miss it.<br /><br />The torch was needed because they use only solar power, so there are not many lights to light the way back to your room or tent. Nobody in the community has power either so it is VERY dark at night, great for watching the stars! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8828717798432446272014-02-06T13:04:54.248-05:002014-02-06T13:04:54.248-05:00George as you know with this life, there is always...George as you know with this life, there is always more fun ahead!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69882940419298215722014-02-04T15:25:22.641-05:002014-02-04T15:25:22.641-05:00Love the picture of the locust. Grass hoppers are ...Love the picture of the locust. Grass hoppers are a lot smaller. In swarms these guys can be very destructive (as in the plagues of Egypt)!GoneRvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859078941489011462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69774991439184566732014-01-30T00:13:10.376-05:002014-01-30T00:13:10.376-05:00I know I don't comment very often, but just wa...I know I don't comment very often, but just wanted you to know that I am really enjoying your trip of a lifetime!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547530703319496195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84691210566324920292014-01-29T21:22:07.869-05:002014-01-29T21:22:07.869-05:00What an amazing looking insect! You & Ruth are...What an amazing looking insect! You & Ruth are great motivations to get out there and smell...other peoples gardens :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4380533611035946462014-01-29T20:52:34.680-05:002014-01-29T20:52:34.680-05:00Great pics! One thing I noticed is that things lo...Great pics! One thing I noticed is that things look pretty clean. How is the litter situation where your travels have taken you in Africa?living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72224435741044045222014-01-29T16:08:40.951-05:002014-01-29T16:08:40.951-05:00That was quite a colorful grasshopper. How did it...That was quite a colorful grasshopper. How did it taste? I hear insects are a staple food in Africa... ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12480041284161152462014-01-29T12:28:22.463-05:002014-01-29T12:28:22.463-05:00Love the header picture. Looks like a really peac...Love the header picture. Looks like a really peaceful area.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882728786004047235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46677829518820613232014-01-29T12:25:59.247-05:002014-01-29T12:25:59.247-05:00Bulungula! What a great place to spend some time. ...Bulungula! What a great place to spend some time. And what wonderful contribution to society. Wished I could be there too.Renate Hovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835182842149105655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17161913750660947082014-01-29T12:11:53.093-05:002014-01-29T12:11:53.093-05:00Love the grasshopper! Your next destination is go...Love the grasshopper! Your next destination is going to be outstanding. Safe travels on those roads.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11144549680093148022014-01-29T11:00:00.724-05:002014-01-29T11:00:00.724-05:00Wonder what the reasons are for hose color pattern...Wonder what the reasons are for hose color patterns on the grasshopper?Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82192215997300474742014-01-29T10:40:46.140-05:002014-01-29T10:40:46.140-05:00WOW! I clicked on the Bulungula website plus from...WOW! I clicked on the Bulungula website plus from there the Bulungula Incubator website and spent time reading about the area. Also, liked their Facebook page - this place looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!<br />Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73994240693761964772014-01-29T10:02:54.816-05:002014-01-29T10:02:54.816-05:00That looks like sea coral Ruth is holding. When f...That looks like sea coral Ruth is holding. When fishing off the coast of Delaware and Maryland, we pull them up attached to small rocks and they are bright orange like that. Great photos - that grasshopper is very colorful! Did you pack a torch for your stay at Bulungula? I'm wondering why that was listed. Can't wait to hear about that place - have fun!!!!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3124915294452874722014-01-29T08:45:02.725-05:002014-01-29T08:45:02.725-05:00Sounds like more fun time ahead.Will wait for you ...Sounds like more fun time ahead.Will wait for you updates.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com