Taking the family HOME - South Africa - May 2012 through September 2013 (Part I)


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November 2nd 2013
Published: April 6th 2015
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South Africa - home for me. Always will be. Also a place we have been to many times over the past couple years. First-up a trip in taking the in-laws to Africa to let them see my world from years back. We did the long direct flight from JFK to Johannesburg. I always get out of Johannesburg as fast as I can. My brother lives in the former diamond mining town of Kimberley (about 6 - 7 hours away) so... Read Full Entry



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All the "shacks"
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Love sunsets in goldmine country
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Making our way back to Kimberley on our 2nd visit with the in-laws
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The "Groot Gat"
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Driving through the "Great Karoo" - beautiful scenery in its own way
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Dirt roads all over the place
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Little waterfall in the middle of nowhere on our way to Knysna
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Oh how we love traveling
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Hi there Cece!
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Showing off!
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Flapping those ears
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A little closer inspection
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How to train my elephant
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And off we go
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Everyone hold hands now (or tails)
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Getting some close-ups
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They love the attention
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Beautiful tree for the elephants to rub themselves against



6th April 2015
Kimberley

Going home
Beautiful countryside, barbeques, seafood and wine, elephants, meerkats, and family--what's not to love? I love proteas, so a botanic garden full of them sounds like heaven! Lucky in-laws to visit with you as a guide!

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