The season change is upon us no matter which side of the world you’re on. Down here in the southern hemisphere, the air is crisper, and the breeze has a chilly bite. The sun is waking up later, but sadly, my cats don’t think I should be allowed to sleep longer just because the sun hasn’t decided to appear.

I’ve had an adventurous weekend so far. I went gallivanting on a boat down the crocodile river with some friends and a glass of wine in hand. We went in search of hippos, and although we didn’t spot any, much to the relief of some, we did spot giraffes, zebra and deer. It was amazing to get out into nature. What was also truly amazing was that the wildlife preserve was just a short drive outside Johannesburg’s hustle and bustle.