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Maansverduistering / Eclipse of the moon

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By lodie | Views [1072]

Ek het die foto's vanoggend geneem. Met die volgende volmaan is ek in Malawi, daarna Soedan, daarna Tunisië ... I took the following photographs this morning. With the next full moon I will be in Malawi, then Sudan, then Tunisia ..

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Highlights of Cape Town

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [990]

We had difficulty cramming everything we wanted to do into 4 days so after the initial day of sightseeing around the town it was non-stop fun. I really wanted to walk up the mountain rather than get the cable car, couldn’t talk Kelly into it but managed ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Just call me Mpumalanga

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [508]

After a bit of a rough Valentine's Day I was in desperate need of something to restore my soul and what better way than to spend the weekend lost in the mountains in the province of Mpumalanga and enjoying fireside chats with my friends at Henrie's sheep ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Cape Town - love it!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [848]

It was sad to leave the reserve and say bye to everyone such a good crowd. However Martin, Kelly and myself where going onto Cape Town so our adventure continued. First stop one night in J'burg....oh what a night!!! We arrived at Diamond Diggers backpacker ... Read more >

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Flight of the Conboreds

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By candjmcshane | Views [877] | Comments [3]

Yes, two journal entries before we've even left Britain. Well, okay, one from just after the flight arrived in South Africa. Well, I've had fish and chips as well, but now you're just nitpicking. The checking-in process starts with us checking-in, ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Hospital Valentine

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [567] | Comments [1]

It's noon and I find myself sitting on a hard, wooden bench surrounded by strangers who are all waiting to have x-rays. I'm at Baragwanath Hospital, a.k.a. hell on earth. Amanda and I have been here since 9am and it looks as though we will spend the afternoon ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Best of GVI South Africa 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Photo Gallery

Photos from volunteer programme
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Gallery: Capetown

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By tristanabba | Photo Gallery

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Capetown and onward

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 | By tristanabba | Views [579] | Comments [2]

spent an awesome few days in CPT with a friend Gerrit. .. he took wicked care of me. Thanks Gerrit!!!. wouldnt have been the same without his help. i had my own apartment to stay in right in the city and although was only there for 3 days got to see a ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

life in the mother city

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 | By angeline | Views [792]

reverse culture shock in cape town, actually in south africa in general, but especially here. its like being in brisbane or melbourne, its got a real indie but super stylish feel to it. its a bit bizarre though, after so many months in east africa. but ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Party Nights -bush style

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [605]

Hmm party nights in South Africa are actually a lot better than i thought. Every Thursday evening we try to glam up a bit ie. lose the green and brown camouflage then all pile in the back of the open truck and drive to our local pub which is about 40mins ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Animal Update

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [641] | Comments [2]

I have to tell you about Lionel, my favourite here and makes me weep a tear every time i think of him. (i know Im turning into sissy). Anyway background, Zero (male Lion) has 2 female mates Lisa and Maggie who are sisters (yes i think the reserve mananger ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Could life get any better?!?

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [641] | Comments [2]

How it is possible to keep topping every weekend I have here, is completely beyond my comprehension. I can tell  you though, that had I not met Henrie and Wessel, life would be a lot different here in South Africa. These guys put southern hospitality ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Mountain Phase

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [549]

We get taken up to do mountain research in small groups, so 5 of us set off for the week. Basically we set traps for small mammals, knock them out in a bag of Ethanol then measure them, snip their ears for identification and record all details. The side ... Read more >

Tags: mountains

Some things I simply don't understand

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 | By msjensmith12 | Views [555] | Comments [2]

I don't quite know what to say or how to feel about this situation. Oscar is a man who works here and has been around since Nkosi was alive. He is one of the funniest, most sincere and kind hearted humans I have ever met. Last Thursday, I went with ... Read more >

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