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Category Archives: South Africa
Chintsa or Cinsta
I’ve spent a couple 8 & 12 hour days traveling by bus and I’ve arrived in a small surfing beach village of Chintsa. Or is it Cintsa? I guess that depends on which road sign you read or which local … Continue reading
Drakensburg and Tugela Falls
I’ve spent the last few days in an area of Northern Drakensburg (Dragon’s Mountains) known as the Amphitheater, due to the shape and look of the mountains in the area, forming a natural amphitheater. The area is sparsely populated scattered … Continue reading
Posted in South Africa, Travel
Tagged Hiking, Water Falls
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Apartheid and Soweto
Normally I loath going to museums. While I see their purpose and know many enjoy them, the majority I’ve been to I usually leave disappointed as they simply don’t do it for me. I set out for a day at … Continue reading
Posted in South Africa, Travel
Tagged Apartied, Johannesburg, Museum, South Africa
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Technology and People Part 2
Johannesburg has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I’ve been here two full days and everyone I’ve encountered is super friendly. The hospitality and warmth seem genuine. A surprise for a place with … Continue reading
Technology and People Part 1
I’m in Johannesburg, it’s my first day back in Africa and I’ve come head on with the reality of what brought me back here. On my walk to the mall in the hunt for a sim chip for my phone … Continue reading
Posted in South Africa, Travel
Tagged Local People, Technology
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