- Enjoy the bushMy time here in Kruger National Park is sadly coming to an end. The past 28 days has come and gone and my experience here has exceeded well beyond my expectations (although I must admit I didn’t quite fully Posted by RobertaS in Get out and Explore | Aug 28, 2011
- This is Africa!First week doing lots of intern stuff for Katie! I’ve had so much to do I haven’t even had time to do any studying from the FGASA book that I got hold of. It’s been an awesome week though, had Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Aug 28, 2011
- The little town of Wagon-House-CliffThe first half of our Saturday we spent at Agulhas, before returning to Arniston. At Arniston we went to the hotel to warm up with Hot Chocolate while having a beautiful view of this dangerous ocean in front of us. Posted by Anja Fourie in Exploradoranja | Aug 10, 2011
- Internship at AskariWell, I’m still in South Africa and back at Askari, this time as an intern. Before I left Askari to go to LEO, Katie said she’d be happy for me to come back as an intern, so here I am, Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Aug 20, 2011
- The Southernmost point of AfricaOn the South coast of South Africa, about 280 kilometers from Cape Town, two oceans meet at the little town of Agulhas. It is this collision of two very different oceans that creates one of the most dangerous stretches of Posted by Anja Fourie in Exploradoranja | Aug 9, 2011
- Hello from Kruger National Park!Okay I’m not actually sitting in Kruger Park right at the moment but I did type most of this up yesterday during our free afternoon. In fact, I’m sitting in a mall right now that is like any mall Posted by RobertaS in Get out and Explore | Aug 6, 2011
- LEO AfricaMy first impressions of Leo wasn't great, especially after being at Askari and it being so homely, but the volunteers have been great and really friendly, and I have seen some pretty cool animals already!
Monday
I had such an amazing last Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Jul 31, 2011
- Province built on goldI am writing this blog from my room in a hostel in Johannesburg. The temperature displayed on my travel alarm clock shows is 11C in here! Blurrrr…… Outside is probably only ~5C! That’s winter in Johannesburg. Posted by RobertaS in Get out and Explore | Jul 31, 2011
- Where it all began....Our wedding in Wellington on 23 July 2011. What a magical day!
Posted by Davidcos in David and Louise's honeymoon | Jul 29, 2011
- On our WayWe are on our way today. Looking forward to getting away from the rain and the cold. BBQ planned for Saturday night with Pauline and Stephen and they say that the sun is shining. Can't wait. Posted by jandcbuisman in Europe | Jul 28, 2011
- Final Safari pictures and the end of our South African adven
This is the last morning that we are to be at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. We have wanted to see what the remains of the cape buffalo looked like and so far the range has resisted our requests. Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 28, 2011
- WineVinoPlonkToday was set aside for visiting the winelands, and we'd chosen [[http://www.franschhoek.org.za/|Franschoek]]and [[http://www.stellenboschtourism.co.za/|Stellenbosch]] to provide our poisons. To do this we once again had to take to the road on what was to Posted by LucieP in A taste of freedom | Jul 28, 2011
- Wild at heartNights are cold during the South African winter, particularly so before the sun has begun to beam its warming glow. Cosily snuggled under blankets and gratefully sharing Nick's body heat, I was more inclined to throw the alarm against the Posted by LucieP in A taste of freedom | Jul 27, 2011
- I've seen bigger...Unless you have a mollusc fetish - and let's face it, who is going to admit to that? - then the only interesting thing in the Mossel Bay museum is a big boat. I couldn't quite figure out why, but Posted by LucieP in A taste of freedom | Jul 27, 2011
- Pick up a penguinSurprises for anyone if I tell you that mixing wine, whisky, brandy and tequilla makes for a pretty sore head? Nope, thought not! I'd like your sympathy anyway please, it was ouuchy and I would like you all to say Posted by LucieP in A taste of freedom | Jul 27, 2011
- July 8 PM viewing
This is a grass eating rhino.
Note the cut ear of the rhino. Probably from a Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 24, 2011
- July 7 AM inclding the map of Sabi Sabi
A land rover in the field.
Cape buffalo that may be lunch for some anima Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 16, 2011
- Last week at AskariI can’t believe it’s my last week at Askari, I’ve had such an amazing time here it’s just flown by! I’ve learned so much, but there is so much more I could learn it feels too soon to be leaving! Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Jul 24, 2011
- Update on TripWe have been delayed in providing an update on our SA trip due to a medical mystery that susan has coped with for months. Upon return to Estes we delayed leaving until she saw a Dr. his assessment was here's Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 8, 2011
- Cape Town and Great White Sharks...After viewing the Big Five and seeing some sights in Jo’burg, we set out for Cape Town. We had our hearts set on taking what we heard was supposedly a beautiful train ride from Jo'burg to Cape Town, but Posted by geldere in The Hostel Honeymoon | Jul 22, 2011
- July 8 AM Viewing
Bird in the bush. which is which??
This is a sam[ple of the roads we travelled. the Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 19, 2011
- My First Trail in the Kruger National ParkI gently wake up to the sound of a faraway drum softly beating in the early morning air. I’m disoriented and sleepy. Once the drum stops an eerie silence settles. I grab my blankets around me and feel around for Posted by africaskyblue in Africa Sky Blue | Jul 17, 2011
- Askari Wilderness Conservation ProjectAnother sunny day, looks like we'll be doing some more sunbathing today. Had a great long week, can't believe I only have 1 week left here, it's going too fast! Had some great animal sightings this week too!
Monday
Our town trip Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Jul 17, 2011
- July 7 PM Viewing
There is a bird hiding in the grass. The ability of birds and animals to look like their surroundings is incredible.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/39559 Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 18, 2011
- Zebra and Hyena
Rich Hill
Zebra eating grass - surprise, surprise! Pronounced like Debra here we are trying to change our pronounciation so it sounds like Zehbra.
Posted by RichandSusan in Rich And Susan | Jul 16, 2011