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Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Plettenberg Bay January 2nd 2006

Well other than our harrowing encounter with the guard rail on the N2 Plett was superb. This is what we did. Went to the beach and lay in the sun during the day, went out and drank beers at night. Repeat, repeat, repeat and repeat. Fantastic. It was awesome being there with all of my boys, minus Andrew. Our house was so close to Lookout beach and had a marvelous view of the lagoon as well as the ocean. We got up to some shenanigans as could be expected, some tea bagging and funnels with our beloved Fanie. What a champ. Adam, Dave and myself made some trips to the Deck on the beach and argued over which South African beer is the best, Castle by far. I have to say though, Namibia's Windhoek takes the ... read more
Braai time
The Yanks
Stevie boy!

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Plettenberg Bay December 31st 2005

I am alive and well in the beautiful town of Plettenberg Bay. Six intrepid pioneers set off from Pinelands, Cape Town at 5am for our New Years holiday along the east coast. We were about 160 KMs outside of Cape Town going down a hill at 110 km/hr when our back right tyre burst. Ryan pretty much lost control after both left tyres proceeded to blow as well. We went into the oncoming traffic s lane and then slid one way and then the next before cascading into a metal barrier on the side of the road. I honestly thought we were going to roll, I still do not know how we didn't. As this was all happening there was a stunned silence amongst all of us until the car came to rest. If the tyre ... read more
On our way
Skid marks
Mike and I taking some pics

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg December 29th 2005

It took under 2 hours to travel from the Kruger National Park to Umlani, a private game reserve in the Timbervati game reserve. The Timbervati is technically outside the Kruger, but is connected because there are no fences to stop the free roaming of the animals. We arrived just in time for lunch and then had an hour to unpack and explore before our first game drive. All the huts in the camp are thatched and the walls are made of bamboo poles. The windows are covered with mesh (no glass) and there are reed blinds that are pulled down at night. The door is a half door which has a bolt, but that is only there to stop the door opening at night! The shower is attached at the back of the hut and is ... read more
Our hut
Umlami camp
Jackal

Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg December 28th 2005

Hi all! Well, we've been having a fabulous time here in joburg, despite the razor wire and ak47s. We have had the most marvelous christmas with pauls family, countless family dinners, bbq (braai)s, lunches, breakfasts, golf, even the eventful trip to the mall was pleasant. I do like joburg, but for the people. Today we visited a friend of Mary-Anne's (pauls step aunt i think) who lives in a gated community. It has a lake in the middle and ducks and wild life, there is no razor wire or electric fences. Half the people don't even lock their doors. I think that if I were to live in joburg I'd like to live in a place like that. We were going to leave for mozambique tomorrow, but we have been offered a ride with a friend ... read more
christmas with the brothers
christmas
birds

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Some other pictures from lions in Botswana and South Africa... ... read more
Lion B&W

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Those animals are alway in group too. They are often frightening as they can be very dangerous... This one is too small to be impressive !!... read more

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Some rhinos and giraffe... read more
Another one saying hello :-)
A rhino family

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Here are some pictures from a wonderful travel I made in South Africa and Botswana last september. You can see so many animals, and so near ! Lions, giraffes, zebras are a few meters from you, you can watch them moving all around you, there are free, in their natural places. You feel something really magic when you go there, something you never forget from you whole life. A unique experience ! Here are some lions playing together, as the mother watch after them... Lions have such a simple life, there are sleeping all the day, without moving, and they are hunting during the night... Not so complicate !... read more

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Elephants are alway in group... When you see one or two of them, there are often 10 or 20 who are following !!... read more
Group elephants

Africa » South Africa December 25th 2005

Those animals are less popular than lions or leopard but they are quiet impressive to see very near...... read more
Bufalo and antliop
Antilop drinking water
Antilop and zebras




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