Now that we are back safe and sound, I wanted to give a call out to the Casterbridge Hollow, the last hotel we stayed in during our South African journey. The beds were the most comfortable we slept in during our three weeks in South Africa. The Casterbridge Hollow is an awesome launching or finishing …
Casterbridge Hollow – the perfect launching point for Kruger Read More »
Well we made the long trip from White River to Joburg and there were a lot of sad faces, it was bitter sweet because nobody wanted to leave Africa, the country that has captured our hearts, was calling at the same time everyone wanted missed their loved ones terribly. Most have made a goal and …
By: Lauren Nunley This morning I think it finally started to sink in that today we are leaving Africa and within 24 hours we will be back to boring old Greensboro. Some of us have been ready for a while but a few of us are reluctant to come home. However, the leaders were able …
From Gabby Today was yet another wonderful day in the life of a Globetrotter. Our day started off bright and early, we all struggled to leave at exactly 7:45AM but our hungry mouths and sloppily packed bags made that impossible and our schedule was ruled by “Africa Time” yet again and we left at 8:20 …
As we headed out of Kruger Park we were not disappointed with the animal sightings, especially the elephants. It started with a large bull elephant headed straight for us in the middle of the road. He knew he was king of the road and I did too. Here is Lauren’s account of the episode… When …
Post by Shatora Blackwell It all started when we was at the community center in Siyathuthuka helping kids who were orphans. We gave them peanut butter sandwiches, oranges, chips, juice and of course de-worming pills. It felt great being there and knowing that my effort in helping was to a great cause. We played games, …
Post by Lauren Nunley Yesterday for lunch we went to a small, secluded camp called Bird Blind where we overlooked a magnificent river populated by a pod of hippos and a few crocs. As we ate our ham and cheese and peanut butter jelly sandwiches we became mesmerized by the humongous creatures, even as they …
Peanut Butter, the Bird Blind and Bowel Movements Read More »
The excitement continues….we entered Kruger Park two days ago and within hours we had seen 4 of the big five, Cape Buffalo, elephants, rhino and a couple of lions. It is always such a memorable moment the first time you see African wildlife in their natural habitat, and it was no different for our Globetrotters, …