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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT

We often read into things and draw our own conclusions which are hard to dismantle if proven wrong. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/setting-the-record-straight...

CAMPING NEAR HOME

IT IS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY TO CAMP FAR AWAY FROM HOME TO HAVE A SUPERB WEEKEND GETAWAY OR ADVENTURE. NEAR IS ALSO. IT HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF LESS DRIVING. So the ...

FAILURE TO LAUNCH

SOMETIMES NO MATTER HOW HARD WE TRY OR WORK AT SOMETHING IT FAILS. COMING TO TERMS WITH FAILURE AND MOVING ON IS ALSO A LEARNING CURVE AS I HAVE LEARNT http://m...

2ND NOVEMBER A DAY TO REMEMBER

WINNING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP IN JAPAN - SOUTH AFRICA THIS IS HOW OUR TEAM BEAT THE ODDS AND WON THE GOLDEN TROPHY http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/2nd-november-a-...

SAFARI ON SUPER SUPPERS AND SNACKS

As promised here are some of the recipes for dishes we made on our recent camping trip. The highlight was Sue's Walking Tacos, something new in my books. Simple...

TIPS TO HELP PACK FOR ROAD TRIPS, CAMPING OR OVERLANDING

HAVING A LIST MAKES PACKING EASIER. HAVING THE RIGHT CONTAINERS MAKES LIFE EASIER. PACKING HALF THE STACKS ON THE BED MAKES PACKING A JOY. HERE ARE MY TIPS AND ...

SEEING AFRICAN WILD DOGS AND LEARNING ABOUT CONSERVATION

THE CONTROVERSIAL CONVERSATION ABOUT CONSERVATION. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/who-let-the-dogs-out...

ARNISTON WITH A SURFBOARD

TRYING OUT A NEW BESPOKE SURFBOARD IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE CRAFTSMAN ESPECIALLY IF ITS HIS BEST FRIEND ON THE RECEIVING END. Camping weekends with friends ...

SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

NOTHING BETTER THAN SPICING THINGS UP BEFORE SUMMER - A REMINDER OF THINGS TO COME. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/spicy-mexican-chicken-and-corn-soup...

THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES

A BOOK REVIEW. MY FAVOURITE READ FOR 2019. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/the-hearts-invisible-furies-john-boyne http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/the-hearts-inv...

AUTHENTIC SPANISH PAELLA

TEMPT THE TASTEBUDS AND YOUR CULINARY SKILLS WITH AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH PAELLA. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/authentic-seafood-paella-recipe http://maricha.co...

CAPE SALMON - SUMMER FISH

http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/cape-salmon-is-summer-fish-cakes! IMG0197.jpg...

WILD THING YOU MAKE OUR HEARTS SING. AFRICAN WILD DOGS OR PAINTED DOGS

THEY ARE ALMOST EXTINCT. WILD DOGS ARE A TRUE BREED....

OPEN YOUR MIND ON THE OPEN ROAD TO NEW ADVENTURES

WE VENTURED OUT TO ZIMBABWE - MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK. Awesomeness overload. Here are some photographs. Here the lights shines differently...

GOING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK OFTEN LEADS TO SURPRISING DESTINATIONS

The Karoo is always a winner in winter. Pack up your troubles and head off to the small village Prince Albert and enjoy the quiet life. http://maricha.co.za/blo...

NOTHING BEATS HOME MADE!

Try your hand at making your own oven dried Roma tomatoes. Not only do they taste better, they're healthier too. https://youtu.be/TDajPB0L5EM...

ROADTRIPPING IN WINTER NOT A LOST CAUSE

Go on a road trip. Winter is a fine time to do so. Here is my blog all about our roadtrip to the Tankwa Karoo. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/oh-mercy-mercy-ge...

BAKE YOUR OWN STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

THERE IS NOTHING NICER OR HEALTHIER THAN BAKING YOUR OWN BREAD USING STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR. NO ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES OR ADDED SUGARS. http://maricha...

HAVING YOUR OWN HOME ON WHEELS IS THE ULTIMATE WAY TO GO ROADTRIPPING

We spent 2 1/2years building our own Overlander truck. We're thrilled to announce it's completion. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/glamping-in-style-have-keys-a...

SCONES MADE EASY

Baking for the family is incredibly satisfying. Here is a quick and very easy recipe for scones and strawberry jam. http://maricha.co.za/blogs/post/scones-simpl...