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Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Durban
October 3rd 2008

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We were told all along in Cape Town that the weather in Durban is the best in winter time. Hot and sunny, but not too hot to handle. We were looking forward to a little sun, surf and sand time. Unfortunately, as our luck would have it, it rained buckets the entire time we were in Durban. Well, that's a little exageration ... we did get a reprieve on the Sunday, but it was still windy and cool.... Read Full Entry

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Baboon

Young baboon, just hanging out, like human teenagers do at the mall.

Elephant

Momma elephant. The group had babies with them and the mommas were very protective.

Baby Elephant

Still trying to figure out his trunk!

Baby Elephant

We loved watching them so much we decided to put two pictures in.

Our night in Kruger Park

From Left to Right: John (friend of Roger's), Laini, Roger, Peter. Cannot go to the park without Braaing or BBQing for the Canadians.

Lilac Breasted Roller

Be sure to click on this photo to see a larger image of this beautiful little bird. The colours are spectacular!

Kruger Landscape

Very dry this time of the year.

Camel Horse (aka Giraffe)

Same amount of vertebra as humans.

Yellow Billed Hornbill

Greenbacked Parrot

Giraffe

Tongue like a lizard, good for cleaning your nose, eyes or just eating.

We stayed one night with a family that had Meercats for pets. They also lived in a nature reserve with quite a few animals. Cute or what!

Jacaranda Tree

Beautiful Jacaranda Tree in full bloom in Nelspruit.

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5th October 2008

Roger
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Our pleasure
It was a pleasure to have you guys here with us. Come back and we will show you the rest of this amazing place. You forgot to mention that you were standing 30 cm away from a hippos back. Greenbacked parrot is a Brown Headed Parrot and the Wahlbergs Eagle is a Dark Chanting Goshawk. Everything else is right, well done. See you guys soon.

6th October 2008

Tammy
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Hi Guys!
Wow...I finally caught up on months of blogs (I know I'm horrible), but Laini , you know its hard being on the road touring with Keith Urban and everything!! LOL Seriously though, what a wonderful trip you've had so far-I love the stories and the pics are amazing. Miss you much...keep safe! xo

6th October 2008

pnltravels
Peter & Laini

Oops
Thanks for the reminder about sitting on a hippo's back! How could I forget that! We appreciate the correct bird names, we were sure you or John would correct us! Thanks! pnl

6th October 2008

John
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Hey.
Ha ha, I'd lie if I said I didn't have a quiet laugh about the Greenbacked Parrot, I think me and Rog must have mentioned them so often that you blocked it out! I've got to say thanks to you guys for being absolutely amazing and for putting up with me and Rog and our Greenbacked Parrots, and next time we'll try our very best to get you close to a hippo;). Have a fantastic trip and I hope to see you guys again in a few months time, I'll start chilling the beers so long for sundowners at Crook's corner!!

6th October 2008

Julie and Family
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Fantastic Journey!
Hello PnL! I have finally had the time to catch up on ALL the blogs! I have to say the journals and the pictures are absolutely amazing. It is definitely a trip of a lifetime. I have not been able to get Mom(Gladys to read all the blogs, hoefully on Wednesday, she'll be here in the evening), I know she'll enjoy the family photos. I had someone ask me when you are planning on returning, I was not sure. Do you have date? Kelly is in Lagos, Nigeria until the 13th of October, so if you are back in the area, i'll send you his email there. NB. It's dipping down to 2 degrees celcius on Friday here in Calgary. Unfortunately, winter is on it's way already. Maybe a lengthened stay is warranted?? Take care, safe travels and blog soon! Love Julie, Kelsea and Austin

6th October 2008

Dawn
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Safe Travels!
It's so wonderful to hear about your travels! I'm sorry that they may get fewer and further between! Travel safe and have way too much fun!

15th October 2008

Pam Roberts
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Thank you for the postcard!!!
We received your postcard today!!! Thank you so much! The girls loved the photos of all the animals. Thank you so much for staying in touch....can't wait for the entry about Mozambique...have always wanted to go there! Safe travels! Lots of love, The Roberts Family

23rd October 2008

Charlene
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Still Jealous

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