Category Archives: africa

transkei road trip, pt 2

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

On our return from the Transkei, we stopped for a visit to John and Nikki, Steve’s aunt and uncle, and their kids, Katy and Matthew, who live in a small town in the Eastern Cape. We braved the rainy day … Continue reading →

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transkei road trip, pt 1

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

In early December, we hit the road with Steve’s parents, Dee and Mike, heading to Bulungula Lodge, a backpackers perched next to the ocean in a remote Transkei village, a two day drive from Cape Town. From a map, the … Continue reading →

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so long cape town. hello argentina!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

We can’t believe that 6 months have rolled by since we touched down in South Africa, but its sadly time to say goodbye to the Mother City. Tomorrow morning we fly to Buenos Aires and on to Patagonia where we’ll … Continue reading →

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roping up in south africa

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

After Rocklands, Angie and I spent a few months rope climbing in Montagu, Oudtshoorn and the Hex mountains, three super cool spots in the Western Cape of South Africa. Montagu is a quaint village nestled in the mountains a few … Continue reading →

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getting our desert on

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

In August, we took a two week road trip into Namibia. Our friends Dave and Lee-Ann organized it all, and we got to go along for the ride. With good company, desolate desert landscapes, beautiful light, and pretty good roads, … Continue reading →

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Mooiste Meisie

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Angie and I went back to the Cedarberg last week to catch the last cold snap of the season, enjoying for the first time the overwhelming luxuries of a De Pakhuys cabin (shelter and warmth!)  Unfortunately, after a trying week … Continue reading →

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butt shots

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

A few of Africa’s finest, captured from the rear. Zebra Impala Elephant Leopard Lion Ostrich Dave

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magical notten’s bush camp

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

About two weeks after we landed in Cape Town, we loaded down our tiny VW Citi Golf (which must the most ubiquitous design in South Africa, with a body design that hasn’t changed from the eighties) and hit the road with … Continue reading →

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where the wild things are

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

A few animal pics from our africa adventures so far. The full set can be viewed here: Angie in the lions den (tame lions being gradually reintroduced to the wild) We found this squid washed up on Kommetjie beach The … Continue reading →

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between the boulders

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

In addition to the fantastic boulders, the flora and fauna of the Cederberg have also caught our eyes. The protea in its various stages More from the fynbos family. Wildflowers in bloom Electric blue lizard A troop of (pesky) baboons. … Continue reading →

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