Destination: South Africa
There are [147] stories and [2265] photos from South Africa
South Africa is an exhilarating and complex country. With its post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of energy and a sense of progress about the place. Travellers are returning to a remarkable land that has been off the trail for way too long.
The infrastructure is constantly improving, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife. But if you want to understand South Africa, you'll have to deal with the full spectrum; poverty, the AIDS pandemic and violence remain a problem.
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Mon, 23 Jun 2008 | By theunit | Views [60] | Comments [4]
Hello Loved and Missed Ones, This is going to be a very short blog (due to the fact we are heading off to the airport soon). I did feel that some of you may want atleast a quick update and know where we are. I will blog about our positive and enjoyable ... Read more >
Thu, 8 May 2008 | By alex_ward | Views [78] | Comments [5]
After spending 2 weeks in Plumstead, seeing the sigts, drinking the wine, making ourselves known – we moved up to Rob and Waynes farm for the weekend, North of Cape Town. The location was increadable and we sat out watching ther stars for hours ... Read more >
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 | By alex_ward | Views [125] | Comments [6]
Well we got to the airport and said our goodbyes - we were on our own for the first time! So after the - 'don't leave each others side' speach, we were immediately failing. Stood in the line at customs i was dragged out of the queue with all my bags, ... Read more >
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By bulwer | Views [125] | Comments [9]
Firstly the bad new... No pictures yet. But we have taken many and they are coming soon! Except the first day we got taken by surprise as Natasha and her friend picked us up and drove off at break neck speed so that the police (Natasha's father) wouldn't ... Read more >
Tags: cape town
nudity
wine
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 | By andre_jen | Views [88] | Comments [1]
Hi Everyone, We are now in South Africa for our overnight stay at the Southern Sun airport hotel. The flight from Perth to J'burg was terrible! Like a bad omen for the flight to come when our plane took off one of the air vents above the overhead compartments ... Read more >
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [99]
Upon arrival to this foreign land, I thought I had my whole life
figured out. I had plans and goals and I walked around with my head
held high because I knew who I was and I knew what I was capable of
accomplishing. It didn't take long to be blindsided ... Read more >
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 | By allwelcome | Views [158]
I was 17. I used to sing ‘freeeeee Nelson Mandela’ in night clubs in Melbourne. I had dreadlocks. I used to graffiti ‘Stop Apartheid’ on what ever material came my way. I kept a scrap book of mostly unread South African articles. I watch Shaka Zulu ... Read more >
Tags: growth, friends
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 | By candjmcshane | Views [107]
Finally, some quality time to update the journal. Perhaps you were thinking that the flight from Johannesburg to Sydney would be straightforward. Ahhahahahaha etc., you puny mortals. Come closer, and I will tell you tales of inferior catering and legroom ... Read more >
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 | By johnandconnie | Views [83]
It has been four years since our time in South Africa. The DeWildt Cheetah Centre is thriving. It is financially stable thanks largely to contributions from supporters in the US and Great Britain, corporate sponsorships, and to cheetah adoptions ... Read more >
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [112]
After last weeks upset about the people and culture here, I have finally calmed down a bit and am simply having to accept the things that I cannot change. Last week I spent my evenings with our nurse and volunteer coordinator who in the beginning of my ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
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