Why Zambia?

So why did we say goodbye to our family, friends, our Ingleside neighbours, our favourite Cafes, the northern beaches and our beautiful home ?? The physical and mental challenge, to strengthen our relationship, to immerse our selves in a different culture for an...
First week update

First week update

Welcome to Flatdogs camp Zambia we’ve been here 6 days and so happy, the focus for Jamie and I like any new job is for us to look, listen and learn which is exactly what we are doing . The camp is closed from 15 Jan to 15 March so this time of year the staff who...
Jewel of Africa

Jewel of Africa

Zambia is living up to its reputation as the Jewel of Africa , I love a good map This is a photo of stunning artwork at the Latitude Hotel in Lusaka where we stayed prior to collecting our work permits
Thatching lessons 

Thatching lessons 

Jamie’s helping to build the roof made from thatching at the Treehouse ready for first guests March 15, in the back ground were elephant, kudu, giraffe, baboons, a shy leopard and a fish eagle flying over head off to a great start at...
First sleep at Flatdogs

First sleep at Flatdogs

Landed nervous and excited in Mfuwe airport March 1st, 5pm to start work at Flatdogs Camp via the Immigration department in Lusaka to collect our work permits, Harold from the camp greeted us with his big smile and welcome and then the local wildlife greeted us at the...