Garden Route... Mmmmm... Nice...

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September 9th 2006

Published: November 21st 2006

We thought we'd do something different with this blog, by letting the pictures tell the story of our 1500km journey from Cape Town to Dundee. There is also a little video attached to this blog, this is still a beta function, so apologies if it doesn't work. We'd suggest looking at all the photos before viewing the video. In the interests of helping out anyone who liked the look of the places we v... Read Full Entry

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Bronson and Sharon

Ergasiophobia

Originally from South Africa and Australia we have both been living in London for many, many moons. An amazing city, it has kept our attention for longer than most before and it is with a bittersweet feeling that we have finally decided to leave for the sunny shores of Australia. We have always loved to travel and have toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, but these have always been comfortable holidays staying in nice hotels, so it is with great excitement that we have decided to see the world from a different angle, and for a much longer period of time. The plan is to backpack ... full info

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Jumping Jaws

The crocodiles were too lazy to bother jumping for the meat the keeper was trying to tempt them with, so this "exciting" part of our visit to the Cango Wildlife Farm was anything but.

White Lion Cubs

The Cango Wildlife Ranch is so successful at breeding cheetahs that they are able to swap cheetahs to get other animals, like these rare lions.

Beautiful Blue Eyes

Not that you can see them on the rare white tiger in this photo.

Jaguar from South America

This grand dame was 18 years old, which is old for a jaguar. She's earnt the right to be a bit lazy!

Patting the Cheetahs

One of our highlights. For a small donation, we got to play with the cheetahs. They had the loudest purrs we've ever heard. Nice kitty.

Monitor Lizard

This one was a bit of poser, really working the camera while we were there.

One of the random things we did...

Followed some signs on the road leading to a big tree...

You what?

Bronson is a little perplexed...

This is more like it.

We finally reach the Big Tree.

Tiniqua Treetops

One of our favourite discoveries on the Garden Route were these almost treehouses a 20 minute drive from Knysna.

BBQ area

The kitchen wall opened out to connect with the outdoor decking.

Shower with a view

We took our showers while watching the sun set over the treetops. The ingenious toilet was a non-flushing, self-composting jobbie. Very eco-friendly establishment.

The glorious sunset

to which we showered.

Bronson at the Braai

That's BBQ to all you non-Saffas.

Sharon raising a toast to the fruit of Bronson's labours.

The owner kindly gave us food from her own fridge to cook when we turned up on the spur of the moment without any supplies.

A touch of luxury

Some of the huts even had victorian baths! We loved the antique furniture, the big beds and their attention to detail.

Freaky Blue-Eyed Horse

One of the weirdest things we saw on holiday. Unnerved us every time we went past it near our treehouse. Reminded us of the Hypno-toad from Futurama.

MonkeyLand near Plettenberg Bay

The worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. There are 3 capuchin monkeys on the feeding table behind Bronson, and a yellow squirrel monkey underneath (the table, not Bronson).

Atlus the gibbon ape

He was rather shy, so we were very fortunate to see him.

Mmmmmm... Nice....

Our monotoned guide managed to finish every other sentence with, "Mmmmmm... Nice..." or "Mmmmmm... Beautiful...". It has become one of our favourite phrases when we see anything nice or beautiful.

Cottontop Tamarin

Also know as Einstein to his friends.

21st November 2006

Bruce
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They're that big?
You can RIDE Ostriches? I thought that was only possible in cartoons? And baby Meercats! Meercats are cool. Looks like you've had quite an adventure!

8th December 2006

Hazel
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Done the Garden Route twice myself and love it very much! Actaully stayed in the place up in the tree tops for a night aswell but in the house not up in the branches. I have a rein check (spl?) with the Bungie!

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