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  • Table Mountain and Umfinya!We’ve reached the end of another week and can’t believe how quickly time is whizzing past. We’re feeling more settled at Ikhaya, and getting to know the kids (and they seem to be getting used to having us around too). Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 28, 2011
  • A Life Worth SavingI spent the past week in the Garden Route where I was blessed to spend time with some beautiful and – unfortunately – endangered animals. A visit to the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre at Plettenberg Bay just made me realise Posted by LinzB in A Majestic Wonder-World | Jan 27, 2011
  • Last Day in Cape TownToday, we started the day on a half day bus tour of the city. This was the first "meh" moment of our trip. After the excellent guide from yesterday, we were in a group where we were the youngest people there crammed Posted by travelDIAS in The Travelling Dias' | Jan 26, 2011
  • Cape of Good HopeThe day dawned with heat in the air when we made our way down to breakfast at 6:30 in the morning. The view outside our room is of the Atlantic side of the Cape. Out in the mist is Posted by travelDIAS in The Travelling Dias' | Jan 25, 2011
  • Summary of South AfricaSo the last time I wrote I was in Cape Town, day 1. I was holding out writing another entry to try and get some pictures up but no such luck. Guess I will have to wait for Australia to Posted by ThatsLife in Some People Wanna Speed It Up... | Jan 25, 2011
  • Weekend HighlightsWe hired a car this week-end (Hurray!). We’d hoped to go up Table Mountain but it’s been very windy and the cable car has been closed. Instead, on Saturday we drove with Sarah (an American who is volunteering at a Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 24, 2011
  • Gerrikas PointSometimes I just got to pinch myself to see if this is a dream or really really real. Im standing in the car park , my eyes are drifting along the shore line to find their rest on the sphinx's head Posted by Gooda in India in a Heart beat | Jan 23, 2011
  • Rueben & the regular peopleRueben is the security guard who passes by our room each morning. Fernando shares his Canadian cigarettes with Rueben and this has made him a regular visitor each morning. Ruebens job is to chase baboons away from the rooms. He Posted by travelDIAS in The Travelling Dias' | Jan 23, 2011
  • End of week one at IkhayaWe feel pleased that we’ve survived our first week helping out at iKhaya le themba. It’s an incredible project; the children have masses of love to share - we’re normally greeted by several small children jumping on us to give Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 21, 2011
  • Taking it Easy TodayIve been away from home for nearly 5 months, and its been amazing the only real knock ive taken is that I went from surfing 4-5 times a week to 2-3 times in 5 months. Which has been a hack, im Posted by Gooda in India in a Heart beat | Jan 19, 2011
  • Starting work at Ikhaya le ThembaOn Monday we started work at Ikhaya le Themba, a project in the township of Imizano Yethu on the outskirts of Hout Bay, a short walk from where we are staying. Children are already starting to recognise us as Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 19, 2011
  • Finally got Internet access!!Hi!! I made it on the LONG flight and I am now in South Africa!! The scenery here is beautiful!! There are mountains all around me and there are really pretty beaches with white sand and clear blue water with Posted by blacklg in Lindsay in Stellenbosch, South Africa | Jan 17, 2011
  • A full days surfingWhat a day , early rise 6am , check the wind, yes its of shore and i could hear the swell all night. Awesome Im so excited. So coffee first and pack my lunch, sms my mates see if any got Posted by Gooda in India in a Heart beat | Jan 16, 2011
  • Robben Island and SnoekYesterday we made the boat trip to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned from 1964 until 1982. We had heard that it would be a highlight of our stay in Cape Town and we weren't disappointed. We Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 16, 2011
  • Cape TownWell here is my long awaited second "Real" entry. I arrived in Cape Town last night after a 12 hour bus journey. This seems hardcore to me but the Kellys have put me in my place and told me this is Posted by ThatsLife in Some People Wanna Speed It Up... | Jan 13, 2011
  • First foray into Cape TownToday we caught the 'hop on hop off' tourist bus into Cape Town, which stops close to our hostel. The journey took us along the spectacular coastal road through the exclusive holiday resorts of Camps Bay and Clifton. Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 12, 2011
  • Garden Route blissSo i arrived back yesterday, and I was welcomed by the most beautiful summers day. A cool easterly breeze was blowing a little to hard to go for a surf. My mom , aunt and I stopped in wilderness the Posted by Gooda in India in a Heart beat | Jan 11, 2011
  • Cape PeninsulaWe arrived in Hout Bay on Sunday morning and have spent a couple of days settling into our new surroundings. Hout Bay is a beautiful working fishing harbour surrounded by mountains on all sides. The hostel where we're Posted by Tinktravel in Nick and Claire's African Adventure | Jan 11, 2011
  • We are on our wayIve just finished working the last 3 months, far away from the smell of the ocean and the serene sounds of those crashing waves. Its been worth it, working in an unfamiliar environment just reminding myself constantly of the goal,India. Posted by Gooda in India in a Heart beat | Jan 10, 2011
  • Testing testing1234 how does this look... Posted by Waynan in TransalpTravels | Jan 9, 2011
  • Canopy ToursFor those of you - who like me - are scared of bungy jumping, this is the next best thing. Cables are placed at various points along the gorge and with the help of professional guides they attach you to these Posted by Mad Zebra in Travel Africa | Jan 5, 2011
  • Brandy, Braais and BathingMy first real blog entry :) But I have no pictures as I left my camera back at the house today :( So far i've mainly just chilled out.. I've needed it after the stress of getting ready over the past Posted by ThatsLife in Some People Wanna Speed It Up... | Jan 5, 2011
  • Getting startedSo...less than 24 hours to go and we are getting things sorted. Now to test out the blog! We leave JHB Wed 5th Jan at 6pm. Next destination Sao Paulo for a 20 hour stop over (what were we thinking...was it Posted by RTtravels in 2011 Travels | Jan 4, 2011
  • At home with Shanila and Narisha[sub][/sub] [img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/348401/Select_00 Posted by sunilb in Jay & Shan Southern African Expedition | Dec 18, 2010
  • Arrival in South Africa at ORTTouched at down OR Tambo International on Thursday, 16 December 2010 - 11:28. Air France flight was delayed by 42 mins... We were met by our favorite nephew Sunil at the airport and we were wisked away to Shan's cousin Shanila's Posted by sunilb in Jay & Shan Southern African Expedition | Dec 17, 2010
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