The Chronicles of LaWheelz

  So, I've been trying to figure out what to pack that will fit in a 32"x 14" duffle bag (with no wheels). We are starting our trip at a the Belmont Mt. Nelson hotel in Cape Town. This property has welcomed royalty, rock stars, the rich and famous, and will soon be hosting the likes of me. We will be there for three days. I'm not a snazzy dresser, nor do I have much of a fashion sense, so I'm bringing some black things to wear at night. From there, we head to the game preserves (hence the duffle bags for the small planes that will ferry us to the Safari camps). We have to wear clothing that is not bright (don't want to rile any hungry critters).  I have a navy jacket and just learned that dark clothing attracts Tsetse flies. What the?!! That's craptastic. So back to the Amazon shopping board. After a few deliveries, and watching more YouTube videos, I think I may have it sorted. At least a third of my bag will be filled with first aid kit, wipes, pain reli

On behalf of some amazing and very dear friends, I've had the honor of planning a trip for over a year now, a big one...the biggest of my career and also my life! To South Africa..18 people for over two weeks. What a dream itinerary! Did I mention John and I get to go too? 🌍✈️🇿🇦 All this excitement hasn't been without loads of worry. Worry is something I could do as an Olympic sport. I am guilty of creating 'what if' scenarios, and sometimes forget who is really in charge and holds all things in HIS Hand. I worry about traveling with John - will he fall? Hallucinate? Will his restless 'Jimmy' legs kick in? Jesus take the wheel! So today, I go to see my doctor to ask for anti-malaria medication. While she was looking up the requirements on the CDC website, she strongly urged me to get vaxed for Hep B and C, or was it A and E? Also wanted me to get Yellow Fever, Typhoid, and Measles today as well. Uh - let me think about it for a minute..No, nope, nada, not ha