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Janet A Wilson was born and raised in South Africa. She has a fierce love for the continent's wilderness, wildlife, and the rich diversity of cultures and people. She lived in the wilderness, as her husband was an exploration geologist. Surrounded by wildlife, no running water, no electricity, and a toddler, Janet loved their lifestyle. But unwilling to support apartheid, they immigrated to Canada with their sons in 1979. But she always retained her desire to return to Africa and explore the continent. Janet has experienced three extensive overland travels across Africa with her husband. The couple have also driven from Alaska to Argentina. She lives in Calgary, Canada. She graduated with a degree in sociology and nursing and obtained her M ...more

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All You'll See Is Sky: Resetting a Marriage on an Adventure Through Africa

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My relationship journey is as fascinating and challenging as our journeys across Africa were. Unpredictable, hilarious, scary, loving, despairing, romantic, angry, and so the list goes on. Do I have the magic solution to a perfect marriage? Are you kidding? Nobody does. There are no easy steps and no simple solutions, as every journey’s complexities and chal Read more of this blog post »

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Published on March 12, 2024 10:47 • Tags: adventuretravel-midlifecouple, memoir

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