Trying to catch up!

To faithful followers, I apologize!  I was not able to get a connection in S. Africa that permitted me to blog, and I have been trying to get caught up with emails and housework, and kids etc. since being home.  We are only home for a week, and we leave Monday for Ecuador.  I had hoped to have blogged out all my adventures and pictures from both S. Africa and Paris by now.  Alas, it is taking some time.  Please know that they will be coming.  I know that it is not a great way to keep momentum in a blog to go "black" for a period of time.  Hoping the few posts I have been able to put up, will keep you engaged and curious!  Thank you for your patience.  It has been a very busy season of travel, and I have found that I am not bouncing back from jet lag so quickly.  So have needed more rest than I usually do.