I just returned from a stimulating three day’s conference in Vancouver. Elder Tania Dick inspired us all with tales of her life and her encouragement for us all to make a difference by working collaboratively with Indigenous peoples to incorporate better health outcomes for rural and remote and Indigenous populations. Having graduated as an RN,Continue reading “Physiotherapy Congress Vancouver 2024”
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Episode 7 Mini Saga in South Africa Podcast Leaving South Africa
This is the final episode of my podcast, Mini Saga in South Africa. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-crowley9/episodes/Episode-7-Leaving-South-Africa-e2h3mg6 episode 7 In this episode, we leave Zimbabwe and return to South Africa. There we join renowned archaeologist, Harald Pager, studying Bushman art in Ndedeema Gorge in the Drakensberg. We stay in Bushman caves surrounded by spectacular mountains with the riverContinue reading “Episode 7 Mini Saga in South Africa Podcast Leaving South Africa”
Episode 6 Podcast Mini Saga in South Africa ZIMBABWE
This episode takes us into Zimbabwe, where we view the Victoria Falls and boat up the Zambezi River. I also work in Umtali and hike in the Eastern Highlands before taking a safari in the Gorongoza Game Reserve. After this month in Zimbabwe, I return to South Africa, which will conclude in next week’s episode.
AUTHOR READING SMITHERS PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 12TH 7PM
I will be reading from my Travel Memoir, Mini Saga in South Africa, at the Smithers Public Library on Friday April 12th at 7pm. Following the reading, there will be a slide presentation of my travels round South Africa. I look forward to signing books and participating in discussions of the writing process as wellContinue reading “AUTHOR READING SMITHERS PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 12TH 7PM”
Episode 5 Podcast Mini Saga in South Africa Johannesburg
In this episode, we travel from Capetown to Johannesburg. We visit Lesotho, Swaziland and the Kruger National Park. In Johannesburg, we work at the Baragwanath Hospital in the cerebral palsy clinic for Soweto. We also enjoy hiking and climbing in the Magaliesberg Mountains. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-crowley9/episodes/5–Johannesburg-e2g6jqs I hope you are enjoying these podcasts. Next week, we visitContinue reading “Episode 5 Podcast Mini Saga in South Africa Johannesburg”
AUTHOR READING BURNS LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 11TH, 2.30 PM
I will be reading from Mini Saga in South Africa at the Burns Lake Public Library on April 11th at 2.30 pm. This will be followed by a slide presentation of my travels round South Africa. I will be signing books and look forward to discussions about this travel memoir. Before retiring from Physiotherapy, IContinue reading “AUTHOR READING BURNS LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 11TH, 2.30 PM”
EPISODE 4 MINI SAGA IN SOUTHAFRICA CAPETOWN
In this episode we travel from Natal to the Cape. We stay with Daisy Solomon, who was renowned for being a sufragette in England. We climb Table Mountain, work at Groote Schuur Hospital and visit Namibia. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-crowley9/episodes/4–CapeTown-e2g6j9a We stayed in Capetown for four months and had a rich social life, amidst beautiful mountain and oceanContinue reading “EPISODE 4 MINI SAGA IN SOUTHAFRICA CAPETOWN”
Episode 3 Mini Saga Podcast
Episode 3 of my podcast Mini Saga in South Africa went live this week. This episode is about Apartheid in South Africa. It also refers to Brian Mulroney’s efforts to help bring about the release of Nelson Mandela. This is particularly pertinent this week as Canada prepares for Brian Mulroney’s State Funeral. If you areContinue reading “Episode 3 Mini Saga Podcast”
Podcast – Episode 2 Mini Saga in South Africa
This episode is about arrival in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. We also travel to Zululand, Lesotho and the Drakensberg Mountains. My podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple and several other sites. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-crowley9/episodes/Episode-2-Durban-and-Pietermaritzburg-e2g5p1v I hope you enjoy listening to these stories. Last week I was in Wells skiing in the glorious back-country with exceptional snow and sunshine.Continue reading “Podcast – Episode 2 Mini Saga in South Africa”
Mini Saga in South Africa Podcast Episode 1
Episode 1 of my podcast is now live and can be viewed on spotify, apple and various other podcast sites. Please share with all who may be interested. I am proud that my book records Brian Mulroney’s advocacy for sanctions against the Apartheid government of South Africa, leading to the ultimate release of Nelson MandelaContinue reading “Mini Saga in South Africa Podcast Episode 1”
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