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Our Oveland Adventure Begins - The Safari
(Dec 10 '06)
""We were in true safari vehicles - just like you'd picture in the movies!""
We left Cape Town and headed for Johannesburg to meet up with the other travellers on our overland adventure. Friday night, ...
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More Rellies!
(Oct 11 '06)
"Although we spent only 2 short weeks together it felt like a month (in a good way right David?)"
Once again my mother has aranged for me to meet more relatives David and Wyn Appleton. How lucky am I. ...
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It was the first night of our honeymoon!
We had been warned of Jo'Burg being dangerous. Rosebank was quite a different feel! We didn't have too much time, ...
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Real African Cultures
(May 29 '07)
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 first ones up. Stefan left this morning for Krugar and ...
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Events that changed a country
(May 30 '07)
Wednesday - 8:30: Left 1322 Backpackers and made a few stops picking up passengers from other hostels for the days outing. A pleasant surprise was that Holly and Wes from Lesedi were also booked along ...
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Preserving a past, but for how long...
(May 28 '07)
Headed to the local Pic 'n Pay market for breakfast food before visiting the Voortrekkers Monument in north Pretoria. Pretoria was named in honor of one of the leaders of the Great Trek, Andries ...
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South Africa - The Big Five in Kruger!
(Jan 24 '06)
We flew from Goa, India to Mumbai, India. Then caught another flight to Johannesburg, South Afica via Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai has the most unique and modern airport we have been to. It ...
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Visiting Eendracht Elementary School
(May 22 '06)
"she stepped in front of me and said "Don't worry. I'll watch out for you.""
All children have the ability to learn. The more
readily opportunities come to a student, the less likely they are to
feel ...
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First day in Jo'burg
(Dec 15 '06)
"Twelve years ago in South Africa, it would have been illegal for Lukanyo and I to be in the same place together."
Lukanyo prepared a "continental breakfast": ham, cheese, fresh bread, muesli cereal, and ...
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Three days in Pretoria
(May 27 '07)
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 Tim, the other partner of the hostel and was given the ...
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Recent Blogs for Gauteng
Made it to South Africa
(Mar 21 '08)
I made it safe and sound to South Africa ...
More is coming soon ... now I have to find something to drink first!
What a trip ... over 7 hours later than scheduled we left Sao Paulo. At least ...
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Moving On
(Jan 24 '08)
It's needless to say that South Africa is a complicated place. It is a beautiful country, with many agricultural landscapes that are reminiscent of Southern Alberta or interior BC. It has a great ...
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Party in Pretoria
(Jan 22 '08)
Pretoria was our last port of call before heading back to Johannesburg for our onward flight. We caught a ride with Alwena and Theo to Pretoria for a short visit with more of their extended family, ...
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