by Cathryn | 19 May 2022 | Community, Conservation, Education, Nature
A tyre repair was required after the ROTM crew left Kosi Bay. A short stop at Manguzi and we were ready to go. We arrived at our next stop – Tembe Elephant Park – in good time to visit the hide by the waterhole. Some lovely moments were spent with an ellie bull, a...
by Cathryn | 19 May 2022 | Community, Conservation, Nature, Storytelling, Sustainability
I think we often forget that the concept of sustainability is nothing new. It is so much today’s buzz word that we think somehow it shows us modern humans to be a more evolved or enlightened bunch than our ancestors as we decide now what living sustainably looks like....
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...
