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Travel Blogs from Clarens
On the Road again
We arrived in P.E. at about 7 pm last night. The trip was uneventful and I was feeling a little sad to be on the way home. Something in my head said to me: 'why dont you rather stay over somewhere nice, Jeffreys Bay or another place closer to the Garden Route. Why stay in big town P.E.????' I dont know why I didn't listen to this nagging voice but …
Guest Farm
... s really nice and comfortable. We had a fire going which was beautiful too especially with the cooler weather. Next morning was clear and fine (though a lot cooler this far south from Kenya!) We went for a drive to Clarens which is a lovely town with lots of craft and gift shops plus little eating places. As we drove into town we drove through the usual huts and shacks - a huge area of them. We had a walk around ...
The Ever Blossoming Story of South Africa
... allowing for people to pay what they could and having others pay more if able. He did speak about the lack of leadership training for political leaders in the area that contributed to the misuse and mis-handling of funds, but he said that is where the University is hoping to help out. By providing education and training for folks so that they can run a better government. After traveling back to campus, and having another disappointing mentor ...
Lesotho
... the highest low point at about 4,600 feet. 80% of it is over 5,900 feet. It is, by some measures, the 28th poorest country in the world - http://www.indexmundi.com/g/r.aspx?c=lt &v=69 - but it is improving and has become a big producer of garments for multi-national companies. We also completely mispronounce the name; it is pronounced Lee-su-too.
The road in was not paved for miles. The border crossing only had a South African ...
Celebrating 10 years...
... the curtains, we had the clouds rolling over our front porch. And the sun were hidden from
our eyes behind the thickest clouds.
We explored the beautiful surrounding landscape and could venture up the mountain. Awesome
view down the valley. We were ...