Destination: South Africa
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Mon, 2 Jan 2006 | By scottie | Views [1946]
Basically I spent a few nights in Joburg which wasnt as dodgy as i expected but i didnt really get out into the city. I then flew up to vic falls where i met with our tour group. The other guys had already been touring for 40 days before I arrived ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 | By pbm6 | Views [1165]
After L’Agulhas, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean at the southernmost point of the African continent, I take a detour towards Hermanus along the coast road. The drive is spectacular. The canyons of the coast are covered with the ... Read more >
Tags: bettys bay, fantafrica, penguins, stony point reserve, transformational journeys
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By agnew1 | Views [886] | Comments [5]
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I, some one who is terrified of the open expanse of the ocean and its seamlessly bottomless depth and of all its big, sleek, silent, deadly animals, would ever find myself bobbing around in the middle ... Read more >
Tags: diving, dolphines, sardine run, sharks, snorkeling, south africa, whales
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [738]
11/9/02 I love Cape Town! The first day, Katie and I just wandered around the city for a while trying to set up a couple hiking trips. The best part of the day was when we went to Lola’s, this cute little gay/lesbian veggie restaurant on ... Read more >
Tags: sightseeing, south africa
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 | By lukas | Views [657]
Tal como lo defınıera mı amıgo personal Chock Norrıs, el Tıburon Blanco o Tıburon Asesıno es una "perfecta maquına de matar".. Con hasta 6 metros de largo y unos 1500 kılos de peso, esta masa de musculos y dıentes puede matar a cası cualquıer ... Read more >
Tags: cage diving, gansbaai, great white shark, jaws, shark attacks, south africa
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 | By guycowie | Views [609]
Arrived 26 June to be met at the airport by Cathy who drove me back to their (Francis and daughter Holly) house in Bryanston. Its deep mid winter here - temp at night gets down to freezing...some pics of the winter garden: Way too cold for ... Read more >
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 | By lipowcan8 | Views [512] | Comments [1]
I'm headed south towards Cape Town South Africa from Port Elizabeth. Bought a ticket on the Baz bus. The bus works in conjunction with a group of hostels and provides door to door service between cities. Very convenient, saves a lot of time trying to ... Read more >
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 | By ceri_russell | Views [289]
Swamped under the stormy seas of a new software season is proving to be a challenge of note! A 90 degree angle learning curve is certainly nothing to be sneered at. Will I be sufficiently equipped before my predecessor leaves? I suppose only ... Read more >
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 | By ceri_russell | Views [269]
Yesterday I had the delight of sharing in my grandfather's 90th celebration. What a feast that was. I think there was enough chicken to have half a chicken each (no exaggeration). It was great to see most of my mother's family together, complete ... Read more >
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 | By kellydoc | Views [257]
Its not like ranibows and butterflies,always! And the first couple of days in Cape Town have not quite been like I'd expect them to be.For now, am holed up in this room.To tell the truth, am a bit apprehensive, more of an introvert. So you'd expect ... Read more >
Sat, 10 May 2014 | By | Views [250] | Scholarship Entry
“It was a fairy” “It was a dragonfly, now will you hurry up” My brother attempts to recreate the arms-crossed locker-lean of twelve year old boys everywhere against the pole that’s supporting the log bridge. It doesn’t quite work like it normally does, ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Tue, 29 Apr 2014 | By | Views [223] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry
I am afraid to breathe. The last bit of light has melted from the sky and the world is inky black. A light breeze rustles over my face and arms. “Don’t move. Don’t speak. Don’t turn on your light.” Blind, my eyes scan for shadows, outlines, movement.... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Tue, 8 Jun 2010 | By ceri_russell | Views [202]
In my grubby little paw, I have one UK ancestry visa. Thank you, Jesus (and the British High Commission). The whole process took a mere four workng days, much to my suprise and delight. My birth certificate issue turned out to not be a hindrance.... Read more >
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By jakesalyers | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
For most of my life, I had never thought much about photography. Then, three years ago, my parents gave me a camera before I spent a semester in Africa—and I fell in love. While traveling through Tanzania, I saw great beauty alongside great poverty. After ...
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By pep | Photo Gallery
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