Thursday, July 23, 2015
My real-time video downlink for the DJI Phantom 2 is now comprised of the ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz video transmitter, the DJI iOSD mini on-screen display, and the Flysight…
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Saturday, May 23, 2015
It’s something of a ritual. On the Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, Paola and I meet to make sure the pool, clubhouse, and lifeguards…
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Back at home: After an early morning flight to DC it’s time for look back on the South Africa trip and begin to sort through the photos and…
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Onboard British Airways flight 213: We left Cape Town late on Sunday night for an overnight flight to London. Early this morning we were treated a crystal clear…
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Sunday, May 3, 2015
From Cape Town International Airport: A free day before our flight to London and a perfect day for a tour of South African vineyards. With Charmaine, our vineyard…
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Saturday, May 2, 2015
On the tour bus in Cape Town: Today we visited Robben Island and toured Cape Town. Robben Island, the former prison island where Nelson Mandela was held from…
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Friday, May 1, 2015
From the Vista Bar & Lounge of the One&Only hotel on the Waterfront: We began the day with the aerial cable car ride into the clouds to the…
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Thursday, April 30, 2015
At the Fountains Hotel in Cape Town: Another transition day. We left the Sandton Grand Court hotel in Johannesburg at 9 a.m. for the bus ride to the…
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
On the road to Johannesburg: After our two day safari adventure in Kruger National Park, we left the Mpumalanga province for the morning drive to Pretoria. On the…
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Onboard the bus to Shangana Village: An early start for our second safari day in Kruger National Park. On the road at 5:30 a.m. we were able to…
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Monday, April 27, 2015
Today was our first safari day at Kruger National Park – South Africa’s largest wildlife refuge. We left the Protea Hazyview Hotel at 6 a.m. and entered the…
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Monday, April 27, 2015
On the bus to Hazyview in Mpumalanga: Today was moving day. We traveled most of the day by bus from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga along the Panorama Route. Once…
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Saturday, April 25, 2015
From the lobby bar of the InterContinental Hotel: Today we saw Africa in transition, from a wild life reserve dedicated to protecting indigenous species to the changing face…
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Friday, April 24, 2015
From Johannesburg: After a slightly delayed departure from London last night, we arrived on Johannesburg about 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning. We passed through customs, stopped for coffee…
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Friday, April 24, 2015
After Shannon and Peter’s delicious dinner last night in Melrose (margaritas and chicken and shrimp tortillas!) we were up early this morning to meet the group at Logan…
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