Back To Southern Africa
Nov 3, 2016, 11:35 pm
#46
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. Yes, the seals were an amazing experience. They were so inquisitive and curious, definitely not shy!. Yes, I often daydream of travelling the world full-time, maybe when I win the lottery.
.Another amazing report sir.
Those diving pics...I'm a diver myself and appreciate them! It looks like you were battling either the tide or current?? Seemed pretty strong. Also that's great white territory no? Seeing all those seals (white sharks' favorite meal
) around you must have been unnerving, no?
Those diving pics...I'm a diver myself and appreciate them! It looks like you were battling either the tide or current?? Seemed pretty strong. Also that's great white territory no? Seeing all those seals (white sharks' favorite meal
) around you must have been unnerving, no?. There was some wash from the waves. It was back and forth though, so we didn't drift away from the boat etc.Didn't see any sharks. I think they mainly hang around the corner in False Bay though. Hopefully I'm not as tasty as the Cape seals though
.. We got the idea for the village tour when I was reading up on your trip.Hout Bay must have been a great place for your honeymoon, especially with the great weather and sunny skies.
Cheers, ExpatSomchai
. Y on the QR787 was ok, decent pitch but with 9 across it is about as roomy as on the 777.Ouch, I am currently out of the country, and remember seeing the comments on Twitter. And now, Cricket season starts...........
Once again, Sir, an absolutely amazing TR with incredible photos. Since you visited Bo-Kaap, did you get some spices from Atlas Trading? THE Malay spice shop in the area - their 12 spice mix is best for Bobotie, which I am sure you are familiar with?
Again, many thanks - it made for a great read and I look forward to many, many more. ^^
Once again, Sir, an absolutely amazing TR with incredible photos. Since you visited Bo-Kaap, did you get some spices from Atlas Trading? THE Malay spice shop in the area - their 12 spice mix is best for Bobotie, which I am sure you are familiar with?
Again, many thanks - it made for a great read and I look forward to many, many more. ^^
. I'm sure the SA cricketers will put up a better fight than the rugby players.Unfortunately we didnt get round to the spices in Bo Kaap. I have had Bobotie a few times in Dubai though, as well as potjie and plenty of braai's
.. Yes, South Africa is such a beautiful place, I've got a list already for things to do for our next trip.
Nov 4, 2016, 2:23 am
#48
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your report never disappoint, Daniel. another great one.
Lesotho and Swaziland, both of these countries are so random the last time I heard of them are when me and my brothers had a flag and map game at our younger days. have no idea that they are so so beautiful.
I know that South Africa was colonised by Dutch - like us - but still had a smile seeing a cafe named Batavia, once a name of today's Jakarta.
Lesotho and Swaziland, both of these countries are so random the last time I heard of them are when me and my brothers had a flag and map game at our younger days. have no idea that they are so so beautiful.
I know that South Africa was colonised by Dutch - like us - but still had a smile seeing a cafe named Batavia, once a name of today's Jakarta.
Nov 4, 2016, 2:41 am
#49
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Hi Daniel, another very nice report, as usual. One question about trekking up table mountain via the Kirstenbosch botanical garden side, do you think it is suitable for children (age 10) to make either the walk up or down? How many hours did it take your group to walk up? Thanks.
Nov 4, 2016, 10:39 am
#50
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Thanks, nequine. Took me a while to get this TR together so glad that is appreciated.
Thanks you, blueferrari. Yes, two very unique countries. Lesotho as it is completely surrounded by South Africa, and Swaziland as it is the last absolute monarchy in Africa.
Very interesting about Jakarta's old name, and with the shared Dutch history too.
Many thanks, Stefan Sip. The climb up Skeleton Gorge wasn't too tough, an active 10 year old should have no issues. The trek took us about ~3 hours. I think 4-5 hours is the normal time but as the weather wasn't good and it was pretty cold we didn't really stop much and just powered on.
. Took me a while to get this TR together so glad that is appreciated.your report never disappoint, Daniel. another great one.
Lesotho and Swaziland, both of these countries are so random the last time I heard of them are when me and my brothers had a flag and map game at our younger days. have no idea that they are so so beautiful.
I know that South Africa was colonised by Dutch - like us - but still had a smile seeing a cafe named Batavia, once a name of today's Jakarta.
Lesotho and Swaziland, both of these countries are so random the last time I heard of them are when me and my brothers had a flag and map game at our younger days. have no idea that they are so so beautiful.
I know that South Africa was colonised by Dutch - like us - but still had a smile seeing a cafe named Batavia, once a name of today's Jakarta.
. Yes, two very unique countries. Lesotho as it is completely surrounded by South Africa, and Swaziland as it is the last absolute monarchy in Africa.Very interesting about Jakarta's old name, and with the shared Dutch history too.
Hi Daniel, another very nice report, as usual. One question about trekking up table mountain via the Kirstenbosch botanical garden side, do you think it is suitable for children (age 10) to make either the walk up or down? How many hours did it take your group to walk up? Thanks.
. The climb up Skeleton Gorge wasn't too tough, an active 10 year old should have no issues. The trek took us about ~3 hours. I think 4-5 hours is the normal time but as the weather wasn't good and it was pretty cold we didn't really stop much and just powered on.
Nov 5, 2016, 5:59 pm
#51
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Thank you so much for sharing your trip! I, too have just returned from southern Africa, where we also took in a couple safari's. The drought in South Africa has been rough and we saw quite a few carcasses there - many cape buffalo. It's nature - the good and the not-so-good.
Nov 6, 2016, 2:50 am
#53
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Fantastic report and great pictures as usual, thank you so much!!
We just returned from our tour through Namibia and RSA ^
Are you sure, there are Nyalas and not Kudus?
We just returned from our tour through Namibia and RSA ^
Nov 6, 2016, 8:06 am
#54
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Thank you so much for sharing your trip! I, too have just returned from southern Africa, where we also took in a couple safari's. The drought in South Africa has been rough and we saw quite a few carcasses there - many cape buffalo. It's nature - the good and the not-so-good.
. Yes, it was tough seeing the effects of the drought. At Mkhaya they were bringing in feed for the rhino's and other animals, but still saw a few animal remains:
. Hopefully some more travels and TR's to come soon.. Yes, I think you're right about the Kudu. I left the animal identification to my South African animal 'expert', Rianda, so may not be 100% correct.A female Nyala from Wikipedia:
And a female Kudu, with the distinctive shaggy hump on its back:
Nov 7, 2016, 2:45 am
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Nov 8, 2016, 3:07 am
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. Haha!!! Yes, all the practise from compiling these TR's certainly helps.. I generally use my GoPro for stills, so it's very easy to just adjust the white balance afterwards. A filter may be handy if you're mainly shooting video though and don't want to post-process it.. Just packing for my next trip now so hopefully some more pics to come.