Identity – Michael Reid Books

Franschhoek, January 2026 — Tears

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January 19, 2026 These days, I often find myself on the verge of tears. When Chris revealed our lunch, it took my breath away. Or while Bianca read the menu selections, and when Jason welcomed us back to the hotel after a walk. Unplanned, unexplained, unadulterated tears. In the beginning of our journey in South…

Sabi Sand, January 2026 — Rivers

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January 12, 2026 We are having “significant” rainfall today. The experts predict well over 1 inch – which, when added to the accumulation from yesterday, and the projections for more rain tomorrow; it’s suddenly quite wet here. This morning, Bill and I were surprised to find large puddles on the floor of our unit – leaks in what before had seemed like an impenetrable bubble. Bath towels…

Phinda Private Game Reserve, January 2026 — Return

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January 11, 2026 We’re now in the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Our travel company, called “&Beyond”, purchased the land to return it to its original owners, and to provide a home for the wild life that once roamed freely here. Phinda is actually a Zulu word that means “return”. Over the past 20-plus years of “rewilding”, &Beyond has successfully reintroduced the animals that exist here today. Somehow, I too am being prompted to…