http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Somerset-West/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Africa , South Africa , Western Cape , Somerset West en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:34:08 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:34:08 UTC Back in South Africa after 8 months of adventure living learning and other experiences at YWAM Perth Australia.I could tell you a book full of stories and pages of testimonies and number many things that have changed my outlook on life and keep you awake with many anecdotes of interesting people and amazing friends. Instead I will leave you with a photo journey of my time away and let your o http://www.travelblog.org//Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Somerset-West/blog-222623.html After a few weeks of saying goodbye to London...I am back in South Africa...It feels a bit strange being back and knowing that it's not just for a holiday. Reverse culture shock comes to mind. People actually looking me in the eye and WIDE open spaces very strange But after a bit of sun a good braai and some South African red wine I'm starting to feel much more at home.My last few weeks i http://www.travelblog.org//Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Somerset-West/blog-219491.html 3 Days to go 'till we're teachers After three and a half weeks of classes homework textbooks and all those things we left behind years ago Cathy and I are once again getting used to the whole school thing. Except that this time we return to fight for the other side The truth is that both of us have really enjoyed the TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language course we've been doing. The c http://www.travelblog.org//Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Somerset-West/blog-110354.html We arrived at Phil's folks house in Somerset West the day before Phil's birthday. Steve Michele the kids came round for the weekend to catch up help celebrate Phil being 34 years young. The rest of the week was spent lazing around with the exception of one day when we took a drive up to the West Coast Nature Reserve to see the flowers. They bloom for about 6 weeks of the year and it is quite http://www.travelblog.org//Africa/South-Africa/Western-Cape/Somerset-West/blog-92461.html