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We’re Going To South Africa!

Posted by Dave on October 6th, 2008

It's customary to remove shoes before entering a Laos hotel or Guest House

After 90 votes in my poll, and 40% of people thinking I should go to The Middle East after Asia, I’m happy to announce I’ll get there eventually. Why can’t I skip South Africa?

  • the view from Table Mountain in Cape Town
  • hanging out with Warren on his home turf
  • wild penguins
  • learning about apartheid and seeing Nelson Mandela’s old prison
  • touring wine country
  • cage diving with great white sharks
  • riding an ostrich (feel free to claim this as a dare….it never would’ve occurred to me)
  • going on safari in Kruger National Park
  • my first bush walk (complete with well-armed guide)
  • visiting two unexpected countries - Lesotho and Swaziland

I’m sure there is lots more awaiting me. I love experiencing a place like I’ve always imagined it in my mind. It turns the fantasy into a reality, and as much as I want to see Egypt, my image of Africa is in the game parks.

But first….adventures in northern Laos and Thailand await.

Dare Me to do something fun, weird, or challenging on the road!

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5 Comments »

Comment by Enlight TURKEY (5 comments.)
2008-10-06 14:08:47

Hey Dave sounds good, have you check out Steve is lost, here is his link http://www.steveislost.com/

Hey flew to South Africa and traveled to Egypt through the Congo. He is in his fourth year of traveling and in India now.

Well, I traveled Egypt for five months. Egypt is more of a hassle, but it is well worth it if you make it there to travel, even if its for a month or less.

I choose to start in Egypt because of my interest in history, and Egypt is the second oldest civilization with the oldest standing monument. Although, staying five months I almost ended up in the Egyptian nut house, lol.

Happy trails.

Comment by Dave AUSTRALIA
2008-10-09 04:54:14

Thanks for the blog link….I’m always interested in seeing what other long term travelers are up to!

 
 
Comment by Cut UNITED STATES
2008-10-06 21:32:48

Awesome man, South Africa should be really fun. I get to go in december to visit a friend. But anyways man home fun looking at all the different animals.

 
Comment by crambox UNITED STATES
2008-10-06 22:17:49

Yea Africa!!!!!!!! you know I cant wait for a picture of a big cat by Dave!!!!

pictures by Dave has a good ring :wink:

 
Comment by Priyank CANADA (2 comments.)
2008-10-07 11:00:38

Have a good trip Dave, SA should be fun!

 
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