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May 19th 2013
OK well now that we are finally on the road this should the start of many blogs to come. This will depend greatly on wifi and Internet availability as we go through various countries. But first things first...we started off in Auckland with an early rise on Saturday morning to head to the airport and had an uneventful flight through to Johannesburg. The flight from Sydney through was 14 hours which we spent snoozing and watching the latest movies compliments of Qantas. Arrival at Johannesburg at about 4pm on the same day and we have made our way to the Garden Court Hotel safe and sound. To catch up on jet lag it was an early night into bed and today we plan to have a relaxing day around the hotel to catch up with a ... read more
March 8th 2013
I arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on March 7th-I was happy and delighted because I heard Michael Jackson on the radio. Not a popular America song like Thriller or Billie Jean but a song that was not so popular. I was delighted because YES people "get it" and were not judgmental like America. I know most people probably will not be excited but those that know me...."get it"!! :-) But anyways, I hired a transfer from the airport to the lodge. Last night (the 7th) we had our trip meeting and ate at the lodge. In total there were 10 travelers and 3 people supporting the trip (driver, cook, and guide). Of the travelers... 7 female; 3 male 2 couples; 6 solo travelers 1 male solo; 5 female solo 1 nurse, 1 zoologist, 3 retirees, 2 ... read more
und bereits ist maerz... / it is already march....
Published: March 2nd 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
March 2nd 2013
Das war ne Zangengeburt mit meinem Auto... Warten bis das Auto endlich bereit ist und Papiere hier und dort und dann doch nicht und wieder anders. Hat mich fast wahnsinnig gemacht und es ist immer noch nicht alles erledigt! Am Mittwoch 6.2. bin ich dann endlich Richtung Krueger National Park gefahren. Der Plan war Sarah (sie hat im 2009 mit mir den Jahreskurs absolviert) im Norden des Krueger-Parks wo sie arbeitet zu besuchen, aber Mitte Januar ereignete sich dem Limpopo/Levuvu entlang (und etliche andere Fluesse) riesige Überschwemmungen mit etlichen Toten und der noerdliche Teil des Parks war offiziell geschlossen... Nun ich habe zuerst 2 Nächte in Letaba camp im Sueden verbracht und meine Morgen- und Spätnachmittagfahrten gemacht. Am 8.2. fuhr ich dann von Letaba über Phalaborwa (aus dem Park raus, da der Norden gesperrt war - ... read more
Adios, South America!
Published: February 15th 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg » Roodepoort
February 15th 2013
From the previous entry: “From Nasca the road went on to Lima, where we arrived fairly early in the afternoon but had to spend a good time looking for a decent priced hotel.” Lima proved to be the end-station for us in South America. At least as far as our traveling is concerned; not the end of our troubles though. After all the things I didn´t like about South America: the rain, the insects but above all the corruption, thieving and fault-finding, the pettiness and intolerance, topped by the sheer indifference and incompetence of forwarding personnel to get our car into a container and send it off to Durban. I´ll come back to that. But before I do, I must admit we saw interesting and beautiful things as well and we look back at fabulous experiences. ... read more
We've arrived!! (A quick update.)
Published: February 11th 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Boksburg
February 11th 2013
After Heathrow giving us a parting gift of a snowstorm which meant the wings had to be de-iced, we arrived at 9.50am local time at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. The welcome was warm and sunny and we even managed a swim before the thunder and lightening has just driven us inside!! Hotel staff are very friendly though we are right under the flight path and can almost see the colour of the pilots' eyes as they come in to land/take off. An early night tonight as we have to be up at 6am to catch our flight to Zambia and the Victoria Falls, we hope to have some photos for you next time we log in. Lou & Di x... read more
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January 27th 2013
Well I’m nearly two weeks in South Africa and finally I feel like arrived, kind of... The first 3 days it was pouring down with rain and I didn’t feel like doing anything... luckily there was African Cup of Nations and I watched 2 soccer games a day - was fabulous! But not that I didn’t do anything until now; I was always checking the Internet for cars, chatting with people at home and all over the world, fetched my belongings in Upington (900km away) bought binoculars as my got stolen at Al Maha. Funny how it is when you are back home in Switzerland for a while and you’re getting used to the environment and the friends around you. You are meeting new people and as well once you weren’t in contact for long time ... read more
THE BIRTH OF STARQ- A new way to travel...
Published: January 10th 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg » Sandton
January 10th 2013
STARQ© Dedicated to my son Jeremias Emmanuel denton- be the best you can be, let your spirit always b free! Janury 8th,2013 Paul R. Denton, Johannesburg South Africa "The Stellar &Terrestrial Astronomical Research Quest Game" © "If it can be imagined, it can be created!" Walt Disney " S.T.A.R.Q."© -is our attempt to contact Outer space through the Inner space of our minds and imagination. Our Vision is to create new worlds by an interactive game that challenges our minds to go beyond what we thought they were capable of;to boldly go into outer space by travelling in the inner space of our imaginations and thought-universes...For thought is the fastest substance in the multiverse.Faster than light.And it is not bound by time or space. This game although in cyberspace is real . ... read more
January 4th 2013
a story- dedicated to ewelina anna denton I recall when the franchise NANDOS started in Rosettenville in Johannesburg all those years ago... Many people dont know the journey they began from humble beginnings-it actually was kicked off by the local Portuguese community who loved how they cooked their chicken. It was at the LUSITANOLAND annual festival that people really turned on to their spicy flavored chicken... and then of course... their advertising was always very dark and black... But for me... I thought... I want to find out more about chicken by getting one as a pet... this is my travel...my journey to getting more connected to my food... My VERY PERI- Chicken story- Part One I bought a chicken the other day with the view of letting it lay eggs... it has been 4 days ... read more
CHRONICLES OF ZENADU- Zor & the Oracle-II & III
Published: January 5th 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » JohannesburgJanuary 4th 2013
This is another small step for Mans journey into the universe...The Continuation of The journey to make space travel a possibility... II. ZOR ( Stardate 71212) A Warriors Wish Have you seen the glittering Uma Snake?- Under a Golden Chan Moon?- Can you sing upon the rainbows of the Holy Zanscar? Or have you felt the Zars wind sparkle on a Winged Zedar? Could you wish upon the Horizon?- Of a Scarlett setting Yun? And have you seen your soul rising?- In the clouds of a silver Von? Perhaps, if I carved my Zanzanite of truth?- How wonderful would its reflection .... Dance upon your spectrum...?- Singing such sweet harmonies of my Love for you... Promise me your Maham, my friend - when I'm gone; Bury me beneath the twin suns... under a giant Zora in ... read more
CHRONICLES OF ZENADU- Zor & the Oracle-II & III
Published: January 4th 2013Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » JohannesburgJanuary 4th 2013
This is a science fiction stry Ive written for my son Jeremias E. Denton. I hope you will enjoy it,Love your dad.One day we will be together. II. ZOR ( Stardate 71212) A Warriors Wish Have you seen the glittering Uma Snake?- Under a Golden Chan Moon?- Can you sing upon the rainbows of the Holy Zanscar? Or have you felt the Zars wind sparkle on a Winged Zedar? Could you wish upon the Horizon?- Of a Scarlett setting Yun? And have you seen your soul rising?- In the clouds of a silver Von? Perhaps, if I carved my Zanzanite of truth?- How wonderful would its reflection .... Dance upon your spectrum...?- Singing such sweet harmonies of my Love for you... Promise me your Maham, my friend - when I'm gone; Bury me beneath the twin ... read more
