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19th September 2023

South Africa's Garden Route
We never did get to Cape Agulhas. The only viable option would have been to abandon the Baz Bus and hire a car. Our soundtrack for the South Africa leg was the Freshlyground album, Nomvula ... played to death in just about every hostel. We would see them live at the Shepherds Bush Empire, a couple of years after our return. Nostalgic memories.

From Blog: South Africa's Garden Route

16th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Sao Vicente
This afternoon I've been reading and rereading your 2017 trip to West Africa. Somehow, I had missed this one. This summer trip certainly offered a varied experience. I'm glad Cape Verde was more enjoyable and not the experiences that Senegal and Gambia were. Its easier to appreciate a nice location after you've been roughing it in other countries.

From Blog: Cape Verde - Sao Vicente

17th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Sao Vicente
Thanks Merry. Yes, I very much appreciated Cape Verde after Senegal and The Gambia. I loved the islands actually, and each one was so unique and different from the other. Thank you for reading my blogs on my time in West Africa 😊

From Blog: Cape Verde - Sao Vicente

16th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Mixing local culture in your travels
Dave here....great to see you diving in and enjoying the culture as well as the sights!

From Blog: South Africa's Garden Route

16th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Local Culture
Thanks Dave! Indeed, I enjoyed learning about the local culture while in Knysna. So much to learn, so little time!

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16th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fabulous
A musician in the making.

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16th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Musician!
Lol, it was great fun! :D

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16th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Driving the Garden Route
There you are off the beaten track again. You'll have to get into town and park before dark. I know it is hard as there is so much exploring to do but the power outages are nerve racking. Was there any one song that seemed appropriate for the drive? Oh-- it would have been an adventure to drive across the farmers field. Your ability with languages is startling to me as I am not. Continue on. Your walk in the forest sounded perfect. I'm glad you were able to visit a school. We like visiting hospitals. The catamaran looked nice. Happy travels.

From Blog: South Africa's Garden Route

16th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Garden Route
Indeed, off-the-beaten track is very much where I like to be! It was a great trip, Knysna felt very special. I definitely aimed to arrive in places before sundown. "Don't Stop Believin" felt a good song for this trip - a song about travelling and moving on I think. Thanks for reading and commenting :D

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16th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beauty of the Eagle
Nice close up!

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16th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Eagle
Thanks Merry! :)

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13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great photo Alex
It is a beautiful part of the world.

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thank you!
Thanks Merry - there was so much to see, so little time!

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The grand adventure
South Africa has a variety of things to offer.

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Adventure
Such a varied and beautiful country!

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13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wine
Are these the ones you shipped home? LOL.

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Wine
Ah, lol - this was my order, yes...!!

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Southern Right Whales
Marvelous!

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thank you!
I have learned that taking photos of whales, whilst on a bouncing boat, ain't easy...!!

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Aging wine
So many barrels and so little time.

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14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Barrels
Lol!

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13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wine tasting and Whales
Starting a grand adventure in a winery is a great idea. I'm glad you enjoyed the whales and got some good shots. I laughed when you talked about the strangeness of driving on the left (since you are from England)... but your explanation made sense.

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Wine Tasting
Unfortunately I didn't get to taste any wines there though as I was driving... But the burger and chips were nice, and I certainly had lots of wine in my accommodations in the evenings!

From Blog: Wine, Whales and Huguenots

13th September 2023

starship VT
starship - VT

Another Epic Journey
Alex, it seems to me that all your journeys are epic! But, it was exciting to read that your previously planned journey to South Africa was finally becoming a reality!

From Blog: South Africa 2023

14th September 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Epic
Ah, good point - they have been pretty epic of late, and I'm planning a few more epic ones too! It was great to finally get to do South Africa!

From Blog: South Africa 2023