Introducing Rodrigus the Frog

Hi, I’m Telana and I met Rodrigus when he became part of my trades from one matchstick up to offices (for that whole story, see one matchstick).

Rodrigus had been sitting next to Megan’s computer for ages, and that was after being stuck in storage in a box for many years! He’s originally from Canada, but has spent most of his life in South Africa. He now lives with Retha in Johannesburg, and is travelling all over the world meeting people, seeing places, and experiencing experiences.

That's Retha, Rod and me.

Here are some of his adventures so far:

Ferrari Day at Kyalami Race track

The Durban July – South Africa’s biggest horse race

London for Robert and Kirk’s Wedding


You see, Rodrigus has big dreams! Dreams of seeing the world! And this is where YOU come in. Can you help Rodrigus make up for lost time sitting by computers and in boxes? Can you help him see the world and meet people and experience the wonders of life?

Retha, who Rodrigus currently lives with, is happy for you to pop by and pick Rodrigus up for trips, and what the heck, I’ll even help get Rod to you if that means he’ll get to go leaping somewhere in the world.

We’d all like to see where he gets to and meet the people he travels with, so that’s what this blog is all about. It’s a space to croak about Rodrigus’ adventures.

So would you like to help Rodrigus fulfil his dream of travelling all over the world? If so, send me a note on onematchstick@gmail.com or give me a call on +27 83 730 2979.

Happy Travelling Rodrigus!
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