Three Weeks of Winter in South Africa
In and around World
Global cultures fascinate me. There is only so much that you can learn about other cultures from a book. You must experience it and soak in the richness of time and history. I start this blog with a trip to South Africa, my travels include a lifetime of adventures, but this is my first attempt to truly document them. Traveling is like therapy to me and I hope that this experience will rejuvenate my spirit and strengthen my commitment to helping those in Africa who need it most. Enjoy the ride!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Jim Stewart
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Ready, Set, .... Off to the Southern Hemisphere
Well, I am off tomorrow on what hopes to be a great big adventure. I will leave from Washington DC and fly nonstop on South african Airways to Joha... Continue reading »
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Next Stop ...South Africa
I had a nice drive down to Dulles with Lynne, Natalie and Jack the Wonder Dog. I am a little unsure of what awaits me in South Africa. Going at it... Continue reading »
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Three days in Pretoria
Sunday, 4:20 local time: I was met at the airport by Monique from the 1322 Backpackers Hostel where I will be staying until Thursday. Welcomed by T... Continue reading »
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Preserving a past, but for how long...
Headed to the local Pic 'n Pay market for breakfast food before visiting the Voortrekkers Monument in north Pretoria. Pretoria was named in honor o... Continue reading »
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Pretoria Day 1
Monday - 0800. Woke to an unexpected cold morning, about 34 degrees. Had toast and coffee with the teachers from Gabon and then talked to Stefen, P... Continue reading »
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Real African Cultures
Tuesday - 0700: Another cold morning. There is no heat in the room, but my shower has a good supply of hot water as long as you are one of the... Continue reading »
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Events that changed a country
Wednesday - 8:30: Left 1322 Backpackers and made a few stops picking up passengers from other hostels for the days outing. A pleasan... Continue reading »
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Off to South Beach
Thursday - 0700: Ate breakfast and said my farewells to my friends at 1322. Baboo said that he would show me around Durban when I get there. At 10:... Continue reading »
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Exlporing Warner Beach
Friday 0800: Romy drove me to the bank to exchange some $, there was a long line at the bank and things moved very slow. I guess I am on Africa tim... Continue reading »
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The Road to Isinkwe
0700: Got up and had breakfast (left over boererwors and mash from the Casbah) with Neils and finished packing. The car arrived at 8:30. A powder b... Continue reading »
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Close Encounters of the Animal Kind
Sunday - 0500: It rained all night, so I did not know what to expect. Got up to no rain after a 24 hour downpour. Took a shower in a primitive... Continue reading »
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Back to Amonzimtoti
Monday - 0600: Had breakfast with Antonio, Jas and Nathalie and of course Max who gives us the "feed me" look. On the road back to Amanzimtoti by 7... Continue reading »
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Off to Cape Town
Tuesday - 0600: What a crazy morning. My flight is at 8:55 and my laundry was still not done. I had to wait until 7:30 to get it. M... Continue reading »
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Exploring Cape Town
Wednesday - 0600: Woke to cold (50F)and rain. I walked down to the Red Moon Coffee Bar on Long Strret. Already buzzing with locals at 7:00. Table M... Continue reading »
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Thursday - 0600: Woke to no rain. Good sign and maybe I will have a chance to get to Robben Island today.
0800: After breakfast, I walked to... Continue reading »
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Goodbye LSB, Hello Sunflower Stop
Friday - 0600: It was not a good night! I mentioned that Long Street was a lively place, well a bit too lively for me. Between the the loud th... Continue reading »
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A Shopping Experience
Saturday - 0700: Woke up and explored the hostel. The common area/TV lounge was large and bright and the kitchen was spacious and well equippe... Continue reading »
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Table Mountatin Closed again
Sunday - 0600: Seems like I am up before everyone else. After breakfast, I spent a couple of hours fixing by blog and hung around to see if Table M... Continue reading »
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Happy Feet
Monday - 0600: I had breakfast and waited for the car hire agency to pick me up and take me to their office. The agency is actually right acro... Continue reading »
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End of My Journey
Tuesday - 0600: After breakfast I had to drive down to the V & A to get a refund for all the VAT (14% national sales tax) that I paid... Continue reading »
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End of My Journey...or is it?
Wednesday - 0615: We landed at Dulles and by the time I went through security, my flight to Boston was boarding. YOu can only get to Philly... Continue reading » -
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Home at Last
Thursday - 0730: I caught the shuttle to Boston Logan and had plenty of time to catch my 9:30 flight. No need for that, the flight was delayed..big su... Continue reading »
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