http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Thedah/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Thedah en-us Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:59:03 +0000 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:59:03 +0000 Been a while since we had a trip now so me and Jenny decided to try out an adventure in our home country. This time we headed north to my dads childhood village Hacks. I love taking friends there. So anyway We drove for about three hours before we reached that lovely red cabin. Since it was rather late we only had some sandwiches for dinner.. There is always the option to go up to Hacks Drive http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Sweden/J-mtland/Hackas/blog-425074.html Animals We wanna see animals And we did indeed Us Sarah and Nikk went together with Jimmy from Nelspruit Backpackers as a guide. Left early tuesday morning to be at the gates when they opened at 6. The day was full of sightings Black rhino white rhino with baby lion with babies three leopards one ugly old buffalo and many normal ones elephants up close baboons monkeys zebras and m http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Mpumalanga-/Kruger-National-Park/blog-405230.html Time for a bit of an adventure out of South Africa again the kingdom of Swaziland. Dean and Jill was heading that direction too so we decided to go all four of us. Stupidly enough we decided to walk to the minibus station with our backpacks... It's not insanely far away but it was heavy Got there anyway and found the bus we wanted. They don't have any departure times for the minibuses they http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Swaziland/Ezulwini-Valley/blog-405219.html Arrived in Nelspruit and went straight for a cafe we wanted coffee Jenny was walking ahead a bit when two older women called Tess over and told her to wait. This part of town was dangerous ''Don't you worry we will find your friend'' Can't say we were worried... Come on it was in the middle of the day and the black people around us looked wealthy. Some white people... sigh Went to an i http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Mpumalanga-/Neilspruit/blog-403492.html Today we were in for a very special occation a wedding Since Grant was going and we needed to get back to SA we tagged along. Arivved in Makhato and found a backpackers called Zebra Inn. Fixed ourselves for the wedding thank god we brought some nice clothes hehe The wedding started at four and was held at this beautiful lodge at the bank of a dam surrounded by mountains. Said hello to http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Limpopo/Louis-Trichardt/blog-403490.html Had breakfast and headed towards Johannesburg with Grant. Last trip we will make togehter for a long time we assume. Ended up in trafic jam as soon as we entered the city... Sigh is all we have to say. Good we had crisps makes time go faster Went to Laws house in Honneydew where we were supposed to stay. Got a warm welcome by him and his mother and Mike and Jo where there too Found some wa http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Gauteng/Johannesburg/blog-403485.html Now that we were so close to the Victoria Falls we could of course not skip them Went to the town called Vic Falls and stayed at Shoestring Backpackers. Great place with a pair of massive great danes guarding the place. Had a walk to Pizza Inn for dinner nom nom but the walk home was Scary Pitch black who knows what is hiding in the dark Buffalos elephants stray dogs crazy people... Bu http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zimbabwe/Victoria-Falls/blog-402286.html What an experience this has been No info about prices unfortunately since we did things in a slightly different way here. So here we go...Took the bus from Maun to Nata where we were supposed to take the next bus to Kasane. The bus never came so instead we hitch hiked with a pipeline worker in his pick up. Yes it is safe to do so in Botswana Arrived late afternoon only to discover that the http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Botswana/North-West/Kasane/blog-402278.html The Old Bridge Backpackers. Such a lovely place to arrive at after the days in Cape Town The bar and restaurant that are overlooking the river. The fig trees that gives shade. The pool that you can cool of in during and after a hot day. The out door showers that allow you to watch the stars while having a shower. The tent we slept in. The nice staff. Awesome We higly recomend this placeHorsesO http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Botswana/North-West/Maun/blog-399922.html Going from Cape Town to Maun in under two days Yes you can do it We started from Cape Town at 6.20 friday morning. Plane tickets costed around R600 pp. We arrived in Jo'burg two hours later. We had booked tickets on the luxury bus Intercape that would take us to the capital of Botswana Gabarone. The plan was to stay one night in Gabarone but when we got there we were told that there we http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Botswana/blog-398621.html Day oneOur final stop in South Africa Cape Town Arrived late on sunday night and had a quick bite to eat before we hit the sack. Monday was spent wandering around a bit in central Cape Town. Not too energetic since we still were a bit sick. We managed to visit the Company Gardens anyway A nice park where we had fruit salad with ice cream. Nom As we were walking down the street we bumped in http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Cape-Town/blog-398611.html Our third attempt to go horse back riding. This time in Swellendam. We never went and it was all Tess' fault She was sick. Had dinner at the hostel stew and pumpkin fritters. YUM Then we slept for 14 hours. It was needed. When we woke up and realized that the horses had already left for the trail we took a walk around the town while we waited for the BazBus. Had lunch at The Old Gaul Rost http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Eastern-Cape/blog-396545.html In Knysna for Swedish you say Najsna we stayed at The Island Vibe. We got busy straight away A quick dinner at Nando's consisting of veggie pitas Try them and then we took a shower and fixed ourselves it was time for a night out finally And not just any night out Pink Loirie Gay Festival was in town Met a lot of nice people Marvil and Craig in particular and guys just kept buying http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Knysna/blog-396542.html Stayed only one night at Dijembes Backpackers in Storms River. The only reason we went there was because we wanted to go horse back riding. But the horses were getting their flu shot and could not be ridden for a few weeks after that. Instead we went for a hike in the forest with a German girl and a South African woman. Hike... pfft... We chose the 5km track and felt that would be a good distan http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Eastern-Cape/Storms-River/blog-396541.html Port Elizabeth was great Stayed there for 4 nights. First night at Helicharter Backpackers but decided to leave since the place was virtually empty... Instead we walked down the street and found Kings Beach Backpackers. Awesome place one of the cleanest we have come across The manager at KB is an amazing man called David. He took us for a township tour. A township is basically the slum but http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Eastern-Cape/Port-Elizabeth/blog-396536.html The bus journey from Maputo to Johannesburg was a gooood one The border crossing was a bit tricky though. Our 'bus helper' told us to leave the queue and go down some stairs where the queue was a lot shorter. Great we thought. But after queuing for about 10 minutes the woman at the desk refused to stamp our passports Only pedestrians Bah So we missed our place in the queue and now had to do http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Gauteng/Johannesburg/blog-396535.html Finally Africa The lady that checked our passports was very dissapointed shaking her head when we did not have a place to stay. Crazy backpackers. This how ever turned out not to be a problem at all. As soon as we stepped out of the terminal a woman came up asking us if we wanted to go to Fatimas Backpackers. And of course we did Also met a 73 year old man from Sweden. Very friendly old navy o http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mozambique/Southern/Maputo/blog-394371.html Here we are at our first stop We have had a great time here in Lisbon. The hostel was perfect and our ability to sightsee surprised us both. We were busy from 10 in the morning untill 6 in the evening. The evening we arrived we sat down at a table on the pavement outside a restaurant and had dinner and a cold beer. Lovely to sit outside and just watch people passing by. Life was good As we w http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Portugal/Lisbon-and-Tagus-Valley/blog-394358.html Okay Yellow fever inplanted in my arm And thypoid is on the way. Two more pills to eat last on sunday. Ah It feels great to have had this done. Just have the choleraETEC left after that a drinking vaccin but I will not take those two doses untill the 7th and the 14th of April. Only thing we miss now is the visa for Mocambique and to pack our bags and of course to endure the last weeks here. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Norway/Ostlandet/Lillehammer/blog-382937.html Just one thing before I start. If you are searching for any info about yer... sorry I don't write any here but just send me a message if you need to know anything and I will do my best to helpResieved a mail today. A very good mail Our 24 hours in Lisbon has been extended to 29 Instead of a take off at 6pm we will head for the skies at 11pm. Such great news Gives us the luxury of littera http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Norway/Oppland/Oyer/blog-382362.html