South Africa

The Cane Train
April 28, 2008 - Johannesburg, South Africa
After a monster 14 hour flight from Sydney we touched down in Johannesburg.  After hearing all the stories of car jacking´s and rampant crime in Jo´Burg we were a little hesistant as we walked out of the arrival terminal.  But we were greeted by Deed´s cousin, Rob, and went to his and his wife´s brand spanking new pad in Bedfordview. ...
Placed by Stu & Deed's in Mzungu's on Tour

Jack Kerouac would proud . . .
July 8, 2008 - Saint Lucia Estuary, South Africa
 . . . because we've been on the road every day since leaving Cape Town last week (okay, that is my last dangling ellipse intro). It's been a bit of a blur, but it's been a blast! Cape Town proper was really fun and beautiful, and our time was filled with a hike up to Table Mountain (well, the fanicular, anyway), a stroll down to the...
Placed by Alexis and Aron in Around the World in 63 Days

The Cape of Good Hope
July 3, 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa
It was cold and rainy in Cape Town today, so we nixed hiking Table Mountain.  Instead, our group and the other group of Kellogg students hired a tour guide to take us down the peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope. Since the weaather was ugly anyway, being in the car for four hours wasn't a big deal.  Along the way, we took a boat out to see...
Placed by Jordan, Erin, Peter & Travis in Our Service Trip to Namibia and Botswana

Arrived in Cape Town
July 2, 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa
After more than 24 hours or so of traveling, we arrived in Cape Town at 4pm this afternoon.  South Africa is 6 hours ahead of the eastern time zone in th U.S.  Not much to report so far.  Cape Town is a fairly sophisticated city, though we passed many shanty towns on the way from the airport.  The city itself reminds me of San Francisco: ...
Placed by Jordan, Erin, Peter & Travis in Our Service Trip to Namibia and Botswana

23 June Durban
June 23, 2008 - Durban, South Africa
Headed back to Durban from Sanni Pass with Rachel and Lucy on Friday the 20th where we stayed at Gibella Backpackers.  This place is far better than Nomad's where we had stayed before heading to Sanni Pass.  Gibella is right near Florida Street which is the main road in Durban where Bars and Restaurants are concerned.  Decided to give self...
Placed by Kelvin in Africa Travels - Cape Town to Cairo