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Looking for Adventure: Welkom in Suid-Afrika

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 CJ Bowers

29 hours travelled. From start to finish. 3 separate flights. One of which lasted 14 hours and 32 minutes. The longest trip of my life. All with a 10 month old in tow. Welcome to South Africa!

Tagged adventure, baby, exhausted, explore, family, long, Nathan, parent, South Africa, story, travel, tripLeave a comment
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Tails of the Forest

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 CJ Bowers

The forest contains many secrets. Let’s explore them together. Happy Father’s Day!

Tagged adventure, children, Creative Writing, dog, family, Fiction, Nathan, pet, Pets, River, story1 Comment
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Do You Get Where I’m Coming From?

April 10, 2022April 11, 2022 CJ Bowers

Ancestry is a funny thing. Or at least, that's the feeling I get from reading different articles on Facebook. I know, I know. I should know better, but I don't. I can't help myself. I see an interesting headline, and I click on it. Feel free to judge me if you wish, but I also… Continue reading Do You Get Where I’m Coming From?

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I Just Met You and This is Crazy

October 11, 2020 CJ Bowers

I finally met my niece for the first time a few days ago, but the meeting did not go the way I expected. It's no secret, my experience with children is fairly limited. Regardless, I was determined to make a good first impression. So, armed with my credit card and about half a day's worth… Continue reading I Just Met You and This is Crazy

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