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FOXES · February 29th, 2008, 16:12

Love this South Africa Thread.

I posted before, but I am traveling to South Africa March 2008. We are doing our own itinerary and self catering. Three of us, alleged adults.

My brother's wife works for an airline so they will be traveling non-rev. Always a challenge. I hope I meet up with them. I've never OWNED a cell phone much less used one. We will see...I got a used Blackberry 7290 and an AFRICA Sim. Do have my trusty GPS with South Africa. [I have not figured out how my GPS295 works for the plane yet, but I got the basics of the car one down. ]

I am leaving out of Tampa March 12th, arrive JBurg then Fly same day to Durban. Renting a automatic SUV.

Overnight in Durban (great place with Indian Ocean view), then staying for a week at the Drakensberg Sun. This is not malaria area, so no major precautions needed. I've had the hepatitis series since I worked for hospital before retiring. I do have my own essential oils, for bugs. And lemon e/o for treating water. They say you can drink from flowing streams, though.

We will be hiking. Although I'm not exactly a hiker. Hope to do some game farms. I mostly just enjoy the views/car travel.

March 21, fly from Durban to Capetown. Renting an automatic BMW car then off to Franshhoek to stay on a wine farm.
March 23 -27th Hout Bay in Cape town, private home.
My brother may rent a motorcycle.

I've never hiked before, so I've been buying some gear. Mostly to be as comfortable as possible. The alleged level ONE (on a one is easy ten is hard scale) of hikes in the Drakensbergs have you climbing chain ladders. WTF. I have a torn rotator cuff and will be winded before we leave the parking lot.

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I've always wanted to FLY over Africa.

I love waterfalls.

I'm quite apprehensive about Africa. I am still looking forward to the trip.

Thanks for all the tips.

February 29th, 2008, 16:12	#33
FOXES Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocala Posts: 15	Re: South Africa travel? Love this South Africa Thread. I posted before, but I am traveling to South Africa March 2008. We are doing our own itinerary and self catering. Three of us, alleged adults. My brother's wife works for an airline so they will be traveling non-rev. Always a challenge. I hope I meet up with them. I've never OWNED a cell phone much less used one. We will see...I got a used Blackberry 7290 and an AFRICA Sim. Do have my trusty GPS with South Africa. [I have not figured out how my GPS295 works for the plane yet, but I got the basics of the car one down. ] I am leaving out of Tampa March 12th, arrive JBurg then Fly same day to Durban. Renting a automatic SUV. Overnight in Durban (great place with Indian Ocean view), then staying for a week at the Drakensberg Sun. This is not malaria area, so no major precautions needed. I've had the hepatitis series since I worked for hospital before retiring. I do have my own essential oils, for bugs. And lemon e/o for treating water. They say you can drink from flowing streams, though. We will be hiking. Although I'm not exactly a hiker. Hope to do some game farms. I mostly just enjoy the views/car travel. March 21, fly from Durban to Capetown. Renting an automatic BMW car then off to Franshhoek to stay on a wine farm. March 23 -27th Hout Bay in Cape town, private home. My brother may rent a motorcycle. I've never hiked before, so I've been buying some gear. Mostly to be as comfortable as possible. The alleged level ONE (on a one is easy ten is hard scale) of hikes in the Drakensbergs have you climbing chain ladders. WTF. I have a torn rotator cuff and will be winded before we leave the parking lot. . I've always wanted to FLY over Africa. I love waterfalls. I'm quite apprehensive about Africa. I am still looking forward to the trip. Thanks for all the tips.