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    Ah, the last time packing! Views[437] Birthday safari drive at Ithala Game Reserve. Views[400] John and Safari ranger Joseph on morning tea and coffee break. Views[191] Denise and John at Izimbli. Restaurant for late birthday dinner in Ermelo. Views[225] John does color play with the 4 year olds. They loved his energy. Views[200]
     
    John teaching the 3year olds the Hokey Pokey. They like it so much they wanted the words to use again. Views[417] We had a wonderful visit to a child care center outside of Mtubatuba. The teacher was teaching the 3 year olds how to count in English. Views[147] Over 800 hippos live in the Lake St. Lucia. Amazing to see them in the wild. Views[181] Denise as a hood ornament on the Croc and Hippo cruise in St. Lucia. The best way for her to get to see around the crowd on the boat. Views[663] Doing some last minute shopping in St. Lucia. Beautiful colors in wares made by the Zulu. Views[127]
     
    Our dinner spot at the promenade, Piattos. Great. Jew, sunshine and views of the sky scrapers in Durban. Views[125] The beachfront promenade in Durban. People, including us, at play. Views[363] A building at a weavers shop in mid-Drakensburg. Lots of thatched roofs and huts in this part of the country. The Zulu influence. Views[130] Another beautiful mountain view, with our little Polo car in the background. Views[160] The one accessible trail in Drakensburg. Check out those mountains. Views[373]
     
    A wonderful dinner show at the Black Scabbard, Portugese Restaura t. Sunset over the mountains with some lightening thrown in. Views[152] On our drive from Johannesberg to Winterton we start to see the change of scenery to the Drakensburg Mountain area. Views[153] One of our favorite sights. A family of elephants with a giraffe in the background! Views[158] We saw hundreds of zebras starting with the ride from the airport. Beautiful. Views[143] Rhinos mud bathing to cool off. Views[142]
     
    This mother elephant was protecting her 3 month old baby. Views[125] One of the pains of there being trees with huge thorns and a windy day. Denise encountered some thorns on the path by accident. She had two flat tires on this day. Thanks for the repairs John! Views[158] A local porcupine that would wander into the dining area in the evening to check things out! Views[137] Just one of the beautiful sunsets while we were out on our evening safari drive. Views[140] Nyla's were all over the Kapama grounds where we stayed Views[155]
     
    Hard to see but a mother giraffe with a baby that was less than a day old. Views[146] Vivian and Greg from San Diego were our safari buddies. Bryan was the tracker in the front. Views[434] Female lion resting after a full meal. Notice how close John is in the truck! Views[164] African Penguins all over Bouldes Beach, Simons Town on the Cape Penninsula. Views[389] Late lunch of hake fish and chips for John and ostrich burger for Denise. Little spot at the harbor at Simons Town on day's drive to Cape of Good Hope. Views[153]
     
    The end of a lovely evening. Views[144] John and Sommelier Richard chat together. Views[364] Flowers at Findlayson winery Views[181] First course grilled corn Parmesan crisps, salami slice, popped corn elegant. Views[134] Cheetah Sanctuary in Somerset. Curious cat. Views[439]
     
    Bouchard Findlayson Winery in Hermanus. It's harvest season! Views[163] Denise at outdoor seating, La Boehme Bistro in Sea Point, suburb of Cape Town. Nice Tapas. Views[146] The end of our second day at the Leopard Bar with a Crown Royal and Baileys. Views[444] The view from our patio. Views[361] The pool overlooking the ocean. See the sunshine! Views[129]
     
    Our luxurious room at the 12 Apostles in Cape Town. Views[148] John and Denise ready to hit the road. Views[138] Uncle John and Mindy heading out into 1 degree to get to JFK for the flight to South Africa Views[152] Thor, who lives in New York with his humans Bill and Mindy. Views[366] Sunset on way to Portland for early morning flight Views[157]
     
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