Author Archives: perditawayfarer

Wandering the road of exhaustion and sadness

My soul …she is angry.  Stamping her feet and demanding attention.  She wants to go back to a simpler way of life.  To meditating in the morning, writing in a journal every single day before the day starts in earnest.  … Continue reading

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To ride is to relate!

The first time I got onto the back of our motorcycle, I was aware riding pillion is a special experience. My father is absolutely opposed to motorbikes. The mere thought of his only daughter on the back of such a … Continue reading

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Lady of Letters

I saw a post on Face Book the other day.  Even “liked” and “shared” it! It was an old-fashioned picture of a little girl.  The old-fashioned ones, especially those with the fifties feel to them always get my attention. I  … Continue reading

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On the road again!

For the first time in eighteen months we actually took leave!! Hit the road and travelled up the coast with our trusty Caddy campervan!. In Knysa we almost had the whole camping site and lovely ablutions to ourselves. We enjoyed … Continue reading

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Unbelievable

Here I am. The Wayfarer. Shocked to see that the last blog I posted was in April 2014. It feels like yesterday … I have been writing on the Fynbos Retreat website. Posting on the Facebook pages about the daily … Continue reading

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That thing again!

Throughout my life there have been these little freaky coincidences. Signs along the way, that have amazed and humbled me. They have also delighted me with their quirkiness and absolute perfection. Today I experienced another one of those special moments. … Continue reading

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It is time!

Once again it is time. In the wee hours of the morning I am propped up in bed. Just like in some Hollywood movie scene  – tapping away on my laptop with my beloved fast asleep next to me. Most … Continue reading

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Be Brave! Be A (BMW) Biker!

I should have known! Every time the man in my life spoke about The Ostrich Run he got this boyish glee excitement glow that I find so irresistible. He told me all about the scrumptious and abundant food at Kleinplasie … Continue reading

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It is 4h40 am and I am home

It is 4h30 am. I am awake and cannot go back to sleep.  I am being called. Called to do what I love. To write. To let words and thoughts flow from me. To let the joy that is in … Continue reading

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Praying my goodbyes!

I am back at the beautiful Bodhi Khaya. Sitting at my desk. Trying to motivate myself to pick up the threads of my work here.  But, it feels as if a part of my soul is still in Prince Albert, … Continue reading

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