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Travel Blogs from Retreat (8)

Finally a few photos, Retreat, South Africa travel blog
Finally a few photos
Mar 18, 2007

Ok- finally- here are a few pictures from our trip so far.  We just celebrated the 40th anniversary of Squarehill Primary on Friday at the pool so there are a few pictures of our students and then a few others of scenery, people, etc.  Hope you ...

A travel blog entry by melodydawn
some things you should know about south africa!, Retreat, South Africa travel blog
some things you should know about south africa!
Apr 25, 2007

... many of the peculiarities of living in South Africa.  So here's a few short notes on varioius topics: Electricity- Electricity in south africa needs to be paid for in advance.  You go to one of the many corner stores that sells electricity and ...

A travel blog entry by melodydawn
we are still alive!!, Retreat, South Africa travel blog
we are still alive!!
Mar 29, 2007

Hi Everyone- this one is mostly for those who've been emailing! We are still alive and well!  I know its been a while since I last posted but we are so busy and do not have much internet access these days so I haven't really had a chance to do much ...

A travel blog entry by melodydawn
Where I finally fell in love with South Africa..., Retreat, South Africa travel blog
Where I finally fell in love with South Africa...
Apr 26, 2007

... Transkei, or Pondoland, that I truly fell in love.  Although we still have a few other provinces on our to visit in South Africa list, I have a hard time believing any will be able to top Pondoland.  Our home base here was Port St. John's and I ...

A travel blog entry by melodydawn

Forum Discussions on Retreat (2)

Volunteer/Extended Stay in Africa
Posted on Apr 1, 2007, 17:52:05
... in the meantime I'm in New Zealand once again wwoofing, but Enkosini I really enjoyed and I keep thinking about returning to South Africa or another country in Africa after this year's trip. There's another project on the Wild Coast, a native ...
Top 10 Vacations for the Newly Unemployed
Posted on Mar 21, 2009, 06:39:15
... scientists on a field research or conservation project in one of 50 countries around the world. You can band penguins in South Africa, tag endangered sea turtles on the beaches of the Pacific, or snorkel for science while monitoring coral reef health in ...

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