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May 22Liked by Monica Wilde

I can't wait to read the follow-up to this article. There is a kind of jealousy in me who was lucky enough to meet some Bushmen in South Africa. I would love to go to Namibia to meet some there, too. I am sure that you will have a great time there.

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May 21Liked by Monica Wilde

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It's so exciting to hear about your adventures Mo. I look forward to following your amazing journey. Have a fun and safe time.

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May 23Liked by Monica Wilde

What a wild adventure Monica. Have an amazing time. I'm truly sorry for your losses though. Your experience with your mum sounds very special. I can relate as my mum in law and I were looking directly into each other's eyes when she passed away a few years ago now. An intense but incredible privilege to be with a dear loved one at the moment of transition. Lots of love and safe travels. ❤️

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May 24Liked by Monica Wilde

Fantastic to read this today, though obviously I'm sorry you've had so much death all at once.

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May 24Liked by Monica Wilde

Wow!! That's amazing, thanks for sharing! I hope you post more updates, tace care!

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May 21·edited May 21

I don't understand why you would pour boiling water on the spider. That made me sad. Why not just move it or leave it? Especially, given that they seem not to be dangerous and don't bite if left alone. It sounds like a painful death for the spider and unnecessary. https://www.baboonspideratlas.co.za

Other than that it sounds lovely.

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I had little choice in the matter. The Ju/'hoansi use this method if the baboon spiders create burrows in the camp site. They are protecting their toddlers who have had very nasty bites from them.

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