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Racheblue Love's avatar

I am so late to the party (life is chaotic) but I really enjoyed reading this and looking at your gorgeous paintings and photos Jane. Looks like an unforgettable trip. Thank you as always for sharing x

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a great weekend!

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PumpkinCottageStudio's avatar

What a gorgeous way to chronicle a trip. I am in awe!

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much! Xxx

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Charlotte Stephens's avatar

Your sketchbook is such a delight, you've inspired me to pull out my own

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

That’s so wonderful! I’d love to see your sketches.

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Charlotte Stephens's avatar

If I ever manage to carve out the time to do them, I’ll post them :)

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

That would be great! But also. Go gently. 💕💕💕

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Shalagh Hogan's avatar

Such a gorgeous travel journal. Gahhhh. That watercolor sky is stunning. What a grand adventure!

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Sarah Harvey's avatar

What a joy to see your sketchbook from your trip. As someone else has said in the comments, your sketches are soooo much better than photos. Evocative, personal, thoughtful, funny. And your writing is all those things too. Thank you for sharing.

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I’d love to know which ones you found funny! I try to add humour. But I’m not sure if it translates. Xxx

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debra cole's avatar

Jane, I missed you! I thought I had accidentally unsubscribed. Oh I am so glad to see your sketches of your adventure. I savored each page and was so sad to come to the end. Welcome home and thank you for sharing all of your memories so vividly. Better than photos but it was fascinating to see the desert bloom! Thank you!

A fan from Mexico, Debi

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thanks so much ! I’m so glad you could live the adventure vicariously through my sketches. I only post once a month. I keep my newsletter simple so that I don’t overwhelm myself or other people. Xxx

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Lisa DeYoung's avatar

I was in S Africa & Namibian many years ago— your sketches bring back sweet and sandy memories. Thank you for sharing.

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

I’m so glad they bring back good memories.

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Douglas Lloyd Peck's avatar

Wonderful!

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Jill Barber's avatar

Incredible! I would love to go to Namibia and South Africa someday. Our family travelled to Tanzania for 3 weeks earlier this year. We absolutely loved it.

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

I’d love to go to Tanzania. If ever you decide to go to South Africa or Namibia, I’m happy to share all our favourite places!

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Julie Collishaw's avatar

Wonderful evocative sketches and account- thank you it almost makes me want to go back to Africa x

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Yes! Africa is quite a magnetic continent. It always draws us back.

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Scattered Poems's avatar

Amazing! I especially love the Game Lodge sunrise and sunset sketches. Just beautiful.

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much! It was a magical place.

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Amy R.'s avatar

I love this! I can relate to a lot of it. Your art is beautiful. I love the way you share your story. 🩷 🩷

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Jane Heinrichs's avatar

Thank you so much! So glad you like the art and the story.

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