by Cathryn | 9 Jun 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Nature, Storytelling
Time for some intrepid adventure and tracks less travelled. This next part of the Rise of the Matriarch expedition saw our all-female crew testing their 4×4 skills on the Mafunyane 4×4 Eco-Trail in Kruger National Park. This is a 3 night 4 day adventure...
by Cathryn | 20 May 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Nature
Last stop for Leg One of our Rise of the Matriarch 2022 expedition was Pongola Game Reserve. We were here to see and experience what is happening with the Black Rhino Expansion Project. Enroute we passed through Jozini, stopping along the cliffs on the edge of the...
by Cathryn | 15 May 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Mother Earth, Storytelling
Third stop on our Rise of the Matriarch expedition was Phinda Game Reserve. We are here to see first hand how our donation money has supported a pangolin conservation project. Before we get to Phinda, though, we stop to collect another Matriarch joining our crew. Then...
by Cathryn | 15 May 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Mother Earth, Storytelling
Our last morning in Babanango began with refreshing rain. Diego seemed not to want to leave so while we had the vehicle issue looked at, the ROTM crew went for a bush walk. This lovely amble down to the little river close to camp gave us a chance to get close up with...
by Cathryn | 14 May 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Mother Earth, Reflection, Storytelling
Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued, when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from relationship. Brené Brown We are a week into the much anticipated Rise...
by Cathryn | 16 Jan 2022 | Anam Ċara, Conservation, Reflection, Storytelling
One year ago, I launched the Pure Spaces Education website. After being made redundant from a conservation education job in 2020, developing and self-publishing this website gave me a chance to learn something new (putting a website together from scratch). It also...
