Algoa Bay, South Africa. My sister, Dottie sends me dispatches from her African odyssey. People and animals she meets along the way.
Some time last week while I lay sleeping, she headed out in a boat to experience…
dolphins!
Back in the 15th century it was believed that the edge of the world lay just beyond this bay. Portugese explorers turned back or mutinied rather than push forward and risk falling off the edge of the world. Finally, after much perseverance my friend Vasco de Gama successfully sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.
I’m enamoured with explorers. And exploring.
and monkeys.
Dottie is here with an African Studies professor and a group of college students. They are working with school children, among other things.
I wouldn’t mind spending the day with this group.
or this one…
And what a sweet baby sleeping on his momma’s back. Love those baby animals.
What a trip…you and your travel happy family…
wonderful
Hanging around with those groups would be fantastic. Hanging around with you via blog ain’t bad either Seriously, thank you and Dottie for sharing your adventures with us. It expands my world a little every time you share.
I love the backpack on one of the kids:
Dora the Explorer.
How perfect.
Mary Ann Moss, you are just too cool! I just got back from An Artful Journey retreat, where I talked you up a storm, and your online classes. Everyone who knew you was totally in agreement!
I do see adventure runs in your family. Dottie looks so happy. We should all be more childlike and enjoy the wonder of learning and experiencing. These are beautiful children and dolphins. Thank you for sharing the travels with us. Keep inspiring…
Oh my goodness, these pics are beautiful. The kids are adorable and sweet. What an awesome experience to be able to have. I love being an armchair traveler and you make the journey exceptionally enjoyable Mary Ann.
I loved this post. Your sister is a lucky woman to experience such wonderful things. and…oooooo dolphins they are my favorite thing. Thanks for sharing these fabulous photos.
Awwww….What lovely pictures! I wouldn”t mind hanging out with any of these!
Really fun. I love it that you included the history bits. Great photographs!
Awwww. Lovely dolphins, Lovely children, Lucky Dottie.
Fabulous photos-especially the dolphins!! Thanks for sharing them!!
wonderful. completely wonderful
Wonderful!
The children’s faces look so eager, so beautiful, so innocent. 🙂
What an amazing flower Bird of Paradise is.
Great photos! I remember when I saw dolphins in the Mediterranean in the moonlight – pure magic!
I enjoy your blog so much! Makes me want to come home to LA.
Beautiful pictures! I wouldn’t mind being with that little group either!