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Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town June 6th 2006

For everyone who is curious, here is a run-down of the organizations & such involved in my journey France rebuilding medieval villages La Sabranenque www.sabranenque.com *near Avignon in the south of France *1 month & 1 week programs or combine for desired length of stay *accomodation in fantastic restored medeival buildings on site *great food (think wine & cheese), ambiance & views of vineyards from the mountainside They also have a program in Italy. Sessions in the summer are mostly one month in length... but in May it was PERFECT weather, not too hot South Africa meaningful travel - volunteering i-to-i www.i-to-i.com Browse their website for tonnes of info. I am really happy with them so far. They seem to be an o... read more

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg June 6th 2006

Bob and the Mighty Zulus By Bob Harding Adventure holidays were just not my bag. In fact saying “just not my bag” was just not me, until my wife whisked me off to an amazing adventure to the depths of Norway on a husky / snowmobile safari . Let me tell you there’s nothing more exhilarating than seeing the Northern lights whilst being mushed through an ancient Nordic forest by huskies. Well, I was wrong; in fact I was so wrong I might as well have told one of them seven foot Norwegian husky drivers that he looked like a girl and his father smelled of elderberries. This time we had planned a Mighty Fine South African Safari Holiday ... read more
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The Beasts
Close enough

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth June 3rd 2006

Another place, another city, another abbreviation - PE, Port Elizabeth, the "friendly city". As it was a compulsory stopover for the bus, we had no choice but to stay - however, it was hardly the most inspired venue we've visited. We'd been the only two on the bus and being 2 hours early, we were treated to an impromptu city tour. It was only 8 o'clock, but the undesirables were already out and about and there was a Moss-side feel to the streets - on reflection that is a little unfair to Moss-side. We stayed by the beach - clearly a reasonably desirable suburb when Fedders was seeking his coastal entertainment in these parts! However, a promenade, a boardwalk and performing dolphins are hardly the stuff world travelling is about. We were glad to leave PE ... read more
Cintsa Beach
John and Kela
Miranda and Umphiti

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town June 1st 2006

Well Hello! I haven't updated in awhile but there is so much to say, it seems a little daunting! I have posted pictures that one of the girls has uploaded from her camera. I will have to make this entry quick! (surprise, surprise) Right now I am manning the front desk/reception/switchboard at Sarah Fox because the regular receptionist is sick... time is running out to waste away the afternoon on the web because our ride comes soon. Well, my ankle is back! I haven't mentioned anything up until now to stem the worry from mum - Hiking in France I got a horrible horrible blister. Draining it (yes, with a sterile needle) was ok until after another day working on the slope, carting rocks across "the great wall of St. Victor la Coste" HIGH HIGH up ... read more
Kommetjie Beach
Penguins!
Africa Cafe

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town May 31st 2006

Hello Everyone! This is just to say that an update is coming soon! ... I have been working hard at finishing up post-grad application essays & cvs... but can only stay in the cafe for so long because it gets dark by 6pm & we must be in before dark. oh the wild wild streets of Athlone (not really). www.athlone.co.za I will also have some pictures to post too! exciting! bye for now!... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town May 27th 2006

a big jambo to all! (hello in kiswahili) i hope this finds everyone doing fabulously! its been about six weeks since my last entry and in that time i have been getting to know the glorious continent of africa. 'safari' in kiswahili means journey, and the last month has been exactly that. it was a bittersweet moment to leave buenos aires at the end of april. 4+ months of exploring south america had been exhilarating, challenging, and rewarding. it was the perfect start to this trip and helped to instill a strong sense of adventure and travel confidence. buenos aires, which back on January 3rd seemed a mirage of all things different and intriguing, had transformed into a home away from home. i felt a moderate amount of trepidation about leaving (which literally flushed itself out ... read more
my first african sunset
a long way from home
our african chariot

Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Jeffreys Bay May 25th 2006

After the pleasant temperatures of Oudtshoorn and the Karoo, winter has set in on the Garden Route. Gardens need water and this one has had plenty in the last few days. Wilderness was effectively a long stretch of unspoiled beach, flanked by multi million rand homes overlooking the ocean. The place was deserted and at one point the population of the hostel totalled 4, including ourselves and Scooter the Jack Russell. Dolphins cruised up and down the beach and our whale sightings are increasing steadily. Knysna, apparently voted SA's fave town, was to be frank a major disappointment and was a wake up call to the world of security (if one was needed). The local cat burgalars had paid a visit to the hostel in the dead of night, outflanked some mean looking spikes and barred ... read more
Wilderness Beach
Beach House Backpackers
Wilderness 2

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town May 23rd 2006

Hello All! well, I am slowly settling in... I arrived yesterday in my homestay for the next 2 months. It is with a very nice lady (with her son & wife living downstairs) in a muslim area of Athlone. Two other girls have been at the same home for a few weeks now. One is from Dublin, the other from the UK -- and I find myself saying "jumper" now instead of hoodie or sweatshirt so I don't get weird looks! haha It has been CHILLY here - rain drops & wind, but the sun did peak its head out today. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU tara for the slippers!!! I was contemplating bringing my big poufy black ones and should have!! There is no central heating in the houses and no fireplace in my ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Stellenbosch May 23rd 2006

Yesterday we set out early in the morning to go to 5 wineries and sample wine. The weather did not co-operate (as is starting to become pretty customary with our SA adventures) All in all we had a great day: sampled some great wine and cheese and had a good lunch at one of the wineries. We head in to Cape town for tonight and the day tommorrow then 12 hour flight back to Amsterdam. Then . . . Bon Jovi in Njimegan, Holland in a big park!!! Girls are very excited and Ryan is too but not willing to admit it. He's getting his tight jeans on. Pictures anyone? Some wine tour piuctures and as promised under water pictures of the sharks! Oh yeah and Carolina cmae out on the winning side of a 4-3 ... read more
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Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town May 23rd 2006

So on my last full day in Cape Town I actually got to see all of Table Mountain from the more famous side. YAY (have a photo...will try to add when I get a chance). Early morning flight means very early morning wake up call. My hotel is awesome. They gave me a wake up call...and left me a big pot of coffee outside my door and also packed me a HUGE breakfast to go...awww...was a really great place! Decided to use the hotel driver to take me to the airport. Turned out to be the same guy that picked me up from the hospital. I have such bad luck at this airport because as we turned off the highway to the airport...there was a big accident involving at least two trucks. Waited...waited...no other way into ... read more




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