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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
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!
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
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 >
Tags: Laughter
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
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
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Photo Gallery
Photos from volunteer programme
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Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By tristanabba | Photo Gallery
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 >
Tags: People
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