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Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » East London April 6th 2006

We didn't really mean to stop in East London as we kind of mixed up our bus route, but with the time that we have it didn't really matter. Just another place to explore, and it would only take a day. We found a cosy little BP in a house owned by a single lady who in the real world was an estate agent. She started a BP as a hobby and it took off so now she has to base her self at home. It was lovely to have a personal, female touch and everything was clean and beautifully decorated. Whats more we were sharing the whole place with just a couple from Ireland who had done our intended route in reverse. We cooked up a great braai with them and shared travel stories over ... read more
Beach time
Niki Nana BP
E.L. Town Hall

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » East London January 18th 2006

January 12, 2006 On monday we spent the entire day on the Baz Bus, traveling from Cape Town to Storms River. The entire drive was amazing, with beautiful scenery all along the Garden Route. It was really interesting seeing all the stops along the way, getting a feel for each town. Before stopping at Storms River, our driver took us to the highest bungee jump in the world. It’s 216 meters high, over a huge gorge. We drove over the bridge, and that was enough excitement for me. I would seriously have to consider it, even if they were going to pay me. I couldn’t believe how much people would pay to jump off that platform. We arrived in a sleepy Storms River. It was beautiful, with mountain views at our doorstep. It was tiny though. ... read more
Storms River
Storms River
Storms River

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » East London January 8th 2006

Hope you are all well….A very belated Happy Christmas and Happy 2006!!! Christmas and New Year were spent further up the coast in the Eastern Cape. It was just getting to the point when I was craving a swim in the sea, the sea around Cape Town is the Atlantic Ocean and is FREEZING. Now we were heading up towards the Indian Ocean, at last some warm water. The journey up there was, to say the least adventurous. Luke and I had decided to take the coach there. A simple 12-14 hour journey. Or so we thought. In the end it took us 20 hours, we should have known really. The bus station was a complete give away…I have never seen 10 coaches (with trailers) compete for 5 spaces, maneuvering about in a space a VW ... read more
6ft and narley dude
Away With The Faeries
Roadside assistance

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » East London April 19th 2003

From Strormsriver we booked a bus to East London. We had to catch the bus at the shell station at 3 in the morning. It turned out that the shall station was pretty happening at the time - especially when a minivan - which are the minibus taxis over here and the cheapest form of transport - stopped and the entire contents jumped out and danced so some local beats for a while before jumping back in a driving off. A good way to stretch the legs on a long journey I think. This was practically the first time we had seen black people in South Africa having fun, although a few nights before we had heard some beautiful singing coming from a town near to Stormsriver. I think the town where to quote a local ... read more




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