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South Africa

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The Big 5

Tuesday, 19 Jun 2012 | Views [340]

This morning we woke up at 4. That's right....4 am. We left here (Bibs) at 5 so we could be at the safari for 6. LUCKILY...what we saw made is sooooo worth it. The "Big 5" is buffalo, leopard, elephant, rhino, and lion. And I saw all bu ... Read more >


HIppos and crocs.....

Monday, 18 Jun 2012 | Views [279]

I never thought I would say this but I am almost sick of seeing hippos. We went on a hippo and croc cruise today (mostly an excuse to sit and drink on a boat....reminded me of home:)) We saw ALOT of hippos and a few crocs. Tomorrow we get up at 4 ... Read more >


Just a quicky

Sunday, 17 Jun 2012 | Views [305]

Ok this is a quick one...wifi at the restaurant! We decided to go out for dinner as dinner t bibs (the hostel) is a little repetitive.  I got to swim in the ocean for the first time ever today! Yay!!! This time in two weeks I'll be home! 


Lamb Roast!!

Saturday, 16 Jun 2012 | Views [344]

Today was our last day of volunteering....I went to a cat rehab centre and hung out with the cheetahs!!! (Pictures when I return).  It was lots of fun but the 6 days of work felt very long!! Tomorrow is a day at the beach...a well deserved day at the ... Read more >


Much better day...

Friday, 15 Jun 2012 | Views [345]

This morning I woke up feeling better. WAY BETTER. So I ate breakfast and went off to the croc park!!! EEKKK! I was like a kid in a candy store. It was so much fun. I got to hold a little one and the rest of the time was spend cleaning out various pens.... Read more >


Today SUCKED

Thursday, 14 Jun 2012 | Views [340]

So all last night I was sick and then when I thought I was ok to go volunteering I sat down on the bus and got right back up again. So I spend my whole day sleeping it off and dirnking lots of water and electrolyte powder!


The adventure contiunes

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012 | Views [528] | Comments [5]

Ok so the blog I wrote about the travel didn't post so I'll fill you in. After leaving New York it was a 12 hour plane ride to Dubai where I sat in the middle row and had zero room for anything but Emirates has an excellent entertainment selection so ... Read more >


Day 4

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012 | Views [567]

Well...I'm exhausted. It's only about 8:30 but I have a feeling I may just go have a shower and go to bed. Luckily I was done my construction rotation today so may tomorrow won't be so hard. Tomorrow bring the education rotation and I'm not sure how ... Read more >

 

 

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