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10th December 2023

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

It has been great following you...
on your travels around South Africa. You were certainly brave!
From Blog: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Goodbye South Africa!
10th December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

South Africa
Thank you for following Bob. It was a journey both of adventure and education. A fascinating, yet beguiling country. I'm glad I went and learned what I did.
From Blog: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Goodbye South Africa!
10th December 2023

John Miranda
John & Miranda

Pretoria & Johannesburg
Good to see you avoided the "issue" near the conclusion of the trip. It is ironic that we felt safest of all the big cities in Pretoria. A good trip, well recorded .... but interesting to read that the the country has not really moved on in terms of the security situation since 2006 and the average enforcer of law and order remains seemingly as disinterested as ever. I have pulled "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Gavin Bell off the bookshelf to wake further memories of our time in the Rainbow Nation.
From Blog: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Goodbye South Africa!
10th December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Pretoria and Johannesburg
Thanks John, very insightful insights. The "Rainbow Nation" still seems very much an ideal, and I wonder how far it can be put into practice. I shall look into the book you mentioned. For now I am at least happy to have gathered my own experiences and insights into such a maligned and misunderstood part of the world. It was a journey of wonder, and of education. Thanks for following my adventures with me.
From Blog: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Goodbye South Africa!
9th December 2023

starship VT
starship - VT

What an Incredible Experience!
It was fascinating reading about your experiences in and near Kruger! As much as I love animals and would love to see African wildlife in their natural setting, I finally had to accept the fact that, regardless of it being a natural occurrence, it would be too distressing for me to see animals kill and eat another animal in front of me. That's just the way I'm built so to speak. I think you're very brave to have chosen to sleep in the tent! Such an incredible experience! Absolutely superb photos!!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
9th December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Safari Experience
Thanks very much Sylvia! The wildlife experience in Kruger was indeed incredible. Yes, I understand your feelings on the animal-eat-animal world out there, I did find parts of that tricky I must admit. Thank you for your encouraging comment on my blog and photos! :)
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
6th December 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

San Marino
What a delightful country, thanks for sharing. Shame about the public transport issues, but imagine you're use to it 😂 glad you're ok from your fall.
From Blog: San Marino - City in the Sky
6th December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

San Marino
Thanks Alan! It is indeed a delightful little country, good way to describe it! Indeed, I guess I am a bit used to public transport issues, lol! Thank you, the fall wasn't too bad at least.
From Blog: San Marino - City in the Sky
4th December 2023
Blyde River Canyon

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Blyde River Canyon
What a beautiful view of the canyon. The world has so many lovely places to visit.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
5th December 2023
Blyde River Canyon

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Blyde River Canyon
I must admit I was a bit sceptical of how awed I'd be - it seriously blew that thought away! I was awed, and I love that no matter how much we travel, we can still be stopped still in our tracks and be stunned by the world's beauty.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
4th December 2023
The Lion Begins to Eat

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A morning snack
They are looking satisfied.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
5th December 2023
The Lion Begins to Eat

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Morning snack
Indeed - hunt over, time to eat!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
4th December 2023
Close Elephant Encounter!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Close Encounters
I love these trips.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
5th December 2023
Close Elephant Encounter!

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Close Encounters
Definitely the ultimate African experience!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
4th December 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Joys of Kruger
I'm glad your experience with the group was a good one. That certainly makes all the difference when personalities mesh or don't mesh. I love Amarula and bought some when we returned. Our safari was clamping and I liked that. Not sure I would want to be that close to the animals. I'm sure I would not sleep well. It is interesting watching the animals feast. It would be wonderful to know if the animals are thinking about us while we are looking at them.LOL. A fantastic safari experience.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
5th December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kruger
Thanks Merry! The safari was amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I felt blessed with the group. Amarula is lovely! Yes, it was a bit unnerving sleeping that close to the animals, but I slept remarkably well - must have been all those long safari drives and walks! I hope the animals are indeed able to block us out while they eat, there must have been at least ten vehicles watching them tucking in!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
4th December 2023
Buffalo

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Big boy
Only a face a mother can love.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
5th December 2023
Buffalo

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Big boy
Oh that's funny! And he's got a bit of an attitude problem I think too...!!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
3rd December 2023

John Miranda
John & Miranda

Kruger
More great wildlife memories.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
3rd December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kruger
Indeed, amazing wildlife and memories from the Kruger National Park 😊
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
3rd December 2023

John Miranda
John & Miranda

Kruger
More great wildlife memories.
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
2nd December 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fantastic Kruger!
Dave here.....looks like you had a great time and saw lots of animals. Safaris are a lot of fun.....to be that close to the wildlife is quite special!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park
2nd December 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kruger
Thanks Dave! Kruger was indeed fantastic! The closeness of one of the elephants in particular was just amazing!
From Blog: The Fantastic Kruger National Park

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 23 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 86 countries down, 109 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info
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