JJfromNJ's Guestbook

An update??
Hey Justin & Kristen...I'm sure you're having a great time, but an update would be great! Hope all is well...Happy Thankgsgiving to you both. Love you, Mom...

give Johannesburg another chance
I'm pleased you have enjoyed your trip to SA and have travelled the length and breadth of it and not just stuck to Cape Town like so many tourists do, as you have discovered there is so much more to SA than just Cape Town. One thing I would say is that maybe you should give Johannesburg more of a chance. Observatory is a run down part of the city and so are the areas near Ellis Park and Soccer City, it's like going to London and staying in Hackney and complaining that the city is run down and dangerous! I'm a Johannesburger and I know it might not have the unbelievable beauty of Cape Town but Joburg is one of the most treed cities in the world (the greenery is not so evident now in winter of course) and it is by far the most cosmopolitan city in South Africa (why people say Cape Town is I have no idea!). Joburg is where a lot of people from all over South Africa and the rest of the world chose to live because it's the commercial capital of SA. My friends there are from Peru, New Zealand, Canada, USA, England etc. You need to visit the regenerated parts of the old CBD like Newtown and Main Street and visit the older leafier suburbs like Rosebank, Greenside, Parktown, Parkhurst where there aren't so many shopping malls and you're able to walk on foot and experience the great street vibe..and avoid sterile Sandton at all costs!

stamina
I can't understand where you get the energy but I'm glad that you're having your usual good luck. You've had some adventures, I'll be glad to see you safe and sound back home.

amazing!
I'm sad to hear you weren't feeling well but the look on your face in one of the pictures below your blog shows you are still having an awesome time! Don't freeze to death over there during your travels! I knew you should have packed/prepared for this earlier than the day of :-p. It sounds as if Capetown is one of the best places you could travel to, I would love to go but I doubt you would wanna go back there again seeing as if you've been there twice already. Anyways, I hope you feel better very soon and that you continue to have a great time. I miss you so much!

the world cup....
npr has been stirring up World Cup Fever for days, perhaps weeks, but now it is at fevers pitch all over! Did you know USA and England played last 60 yrs ago, and we won HA... it's gonna be a good game no doubt. Be safe... especially if So.Africa wins first game over Mexico- look out!

Glad to see you're safe...we're still in Aruba; it's hot here...water is beautiful, we're having fun! The resort is beautiful, and the island, which is only 19 miles long, has to be the safest island we've ever driven. The food is very very expensive, as well as the alcohol. Soccer frenzy is all over, not as much as where you are, though, I'm sure. Think about you often, have a great time....have fun, be safe, we love you!!!

I really enjoyed your post about The Black Desert, White Desert, etc. I haven't been to Egypt but I can't wait to go, even though I hear mixed things. I really wanted to go to South Africa for the World Cup but couldn't swing it, so I'm glad to read your details about it, and to hear how proud the locals are to be hosting it. My blog is looking for travel reviews, photos, commentaries, etc, to share. If you have the time, check it out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email me at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com. Continued fun on your travels! Heather :)

awesome
I would expect nothing less from your trip thus far. As usual, your comments are fund but I'm glad to be here. Vaya Con Dios

Hi Justin,
It's fun to think we were at the same time in Zanzibar...it's a small world. Peter

rarr!
awwww! look at the dog! haha

Awesome Pics
The one called "Lake" is great - perfect composition dude! all of them make me think how much i love working in nj right now...of course that is sarcasm... keep takin great pics!

Just wanted to say Happy Belated Birthday Justin!! And say we sure miss ya at the lunch table, you and your bowl of pasta.

Birthday Boy
Justin, All of us from G section want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!!! We didn't forget about you! When you get back, we will be sure to celebrate as you know we don't like to miss a birthday luncheon! Take care and be careful.