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J.L. Bwye

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Intermittent freelance journalist for fifty years, mostly in Kenya.
Six children and seven grandkids are scattered over three continents, so I’ve developed a taste for travel, and have “walked” round the world, buying a bird book in every country I visit.
My first novel, BREATH OF AFRICA, which is dedicated to the youth of Kenya, was published in 2013. The story draws on my experiences in Kenya, a country going through the throes of re-birth from the ‘50’s to the ‘80’s.
My second book I LIFT UP MY EYES is a novella set in Sussex. A strong woman prevails against family sickness.
And now I can announce the impending publication of GRASS SHOOTS, sequel to Breath of Africa, which brings Kenya's story up to present times.
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Breath of Africa

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CAIRNS and the ATHERTON TABLELANDS

Villa Carlotta Tour – June 2025

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I had booked the wrong tour. I knew that from the beginning. As you can (not) see from the pictures, I really don’t like cities, and Cairns is typically touristy. We spent five of our nine days there.

Villa Carlotta provides sleek door-to-door service, and pick-up was at 4.30am. Big Annie shared my Uber. After a sl

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