Sheba, Isolde and the Foreign Object Encounter!
ISOLDE [alerted]: “Esther, there’s something on the road!” ESTHER: “It’s ok, Isolde. Go ahead, you need not worry.” ISOLDE (to RR guard on duty): “Security check, PLEASE! Foreign object on the road!...
View ArticleSheba’s 1st ticket to Niamey!
I’ve been going to Niamey (the capital of Niger) more much often these past two years and have been enjoying it a lot – the only thing that’s been missing has been Sheba. But hitching a ride to the...
View ArticleEsmeralda’s 4th Kidding Calls for Sheba Assitance!
By the size of Esmeralda’s belly this weekend, I was thoroughly convinced that she was expecting triplets again, but thankfully, she finally (after a very long wait!) gave birth to two beautiful...
View ArticleWho’s in?!
It’s 8pm in Niger, West Africa and Sheba, the Rhodesian ridgeback from Sweden, is in the mood to play… SHEBA: “Who’s with me?! I feel like chewing on someone and trying out my wrestling moves!” DENNIS...
View ArticleIt All Happens in Midik!
I have several favourite places in the West African bush, …and the oasis of Midik is one of them. My love for Midik (in particular, the seasonal waters of Midik) is shared by horses and dogs alike. My...
View ArticleAn Afterwork Skywatch Activity
On Tuesday after work, Sheba, Ronja and I joined a friend to have a look at a house she was interested in. The dogs were in a fabulous mood, being big fans of any kind of “afterwork activity”! The...
View ArticleThe Trick!
Ever since Sheba was a puppy, it was impossible to find a trick that this willful ridgeback was willing to learn. You could count on her for any real-life drama (the greater the need for her...
View ArticleThe Rainy Season has Begun!
The rains started early this year and although we’re still only in mid-June, the millet is already growing in the fields. My ridgeback is is thrilled that all her favourite water holes (all of which...
View ArticleThe Healin Jirgi Trail
It’s mid-rainy season here in Niger, West Africa, and the trails are beautifully green! There’s nothing to please the crew of Ishtar’s Ark as saddling up and going for a beautiful hike! As soon as...
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