Destination: South Africa

In South Africa!

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 | By godt2009 | Views [570]

Well, we made it to South Africa on Monday the 6th.  The Bilton's were patiently waiting for us at the airport - it was so good to see them again!  Might I say, they are the most amazing hosts!  We have been given the 5-star treatment...here's just a ... Read more >

On fast cars, casinos, and windy beaches

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 | By alexa_lazarus | Views [773] | Comments [1]

Still waking up obscenely early thanks to jet lag, but at least I'm not wasting half my day sleeping anymore, I suppose. Got up, read by the pool for a while (I love how its actually winter here and we're still by the pool. Winters in Africa are sort ... Read more >

Money, shopping, heart attacks, and air shows.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 | By alexa_lazarus | Views [516] | Comments [1]

Waking up the first morning was...a great feeling. Going outside for the first time in 7 years everything felt right. It felt familiar. The smell triggered some deep seated sense of comfort, the sounds filled my ears and I couldnt help but smile. The ... Read more >

26 hours, 5 airports, 3 countries and 2 continents later...

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 | By alexa_lazarus | Views [466]

And so the trip begins... As I write this I am sitting on a bar stool in the kitchen of the small cottage on my uncles property that I am sharing with my friend Carlie, who accompanied me and my mom on this trip. Today was our secong full day in South ... Read more >

Tags: air ports, plane rides

Gallery: Our Time in South Africa

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 | By godt2009 | Photo Gallery

Haga Haga and East london

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 | By alistair | Views [693] | Comments [1]

I flew down to East London on the Sunday after the rugby, met up with family, and headed off to my cousins’ holiday house at the coastal resort of Haga Haga about an hour away on the Monday. My sister joined us for a few days as well, unfortunately ... Read more >

Tags: east cape coast

Gallery: Turning 8

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Rugby- SA v Lions

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 | By alistair | Photo Gallery

Rugby; 2nd Test; SA v Lions

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 | By alistair | Views [783]

I arrived in Johannesburg to temperatures of 13 degrees, compared to the 43 degrees that I’d left behind in Dubai. I think I prefer the cool weather; it’s easier to warm up than cool down, although I have very little winter clothing with me. Together ... Read more >

Tags: loftus versveld, rugby test

Gallery: K2C

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kites

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

Kathmandu and internet woes

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 | By sylvia_aiko | Views [621] | Comments [6]

We've been having an amazing time in Kathmandu, visited our friend's family's villages, visited some amazing temples and monasteries, and just over all have really been enjoying ourselves and meeting really great people.  We've stayed a bit longer than ... Read more >

Photos: South Africa, Spring 2009

Sun, 31 May 2009 | By angelajbass | Photo Gallery

Jordan Valley: Following in the Footsteps of Moses and the Israelites

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 | By lizcotton | Views [1376]

Heading out of Amman in a nice big bus with a nice smooth ride we head off down the Kings Highway in the footsteps of Moses and the Israelites. Our first port of call is Mt Nebo. This is the place where Moses is believed to have been buried.  The views ... Read more >

Gallery: Flying

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery