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Flag of South Africa Knysa, South Africa
Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Here is a little more detail on the things I have done so far. I went on a 10-day safari that took me throughout South Africa. Just so many different places and feelings and ecosystems and topography...it is really way too much for me to put into words.

I had the opportunity to pet a cheetah in a reservation where they rehabilitate cheetah and certain kinds of exotic birds. I have to say my hand was shaking because prior to entering this amazing animal's domain, she thought it would be funny to show me what she was capable of and attacked a lawnmower. WOW! Cats in Africa don't mess around.

I would have to say that my trip to Knysa was probably my favorite simply because I had to opportunity to see so many different animals in their natural habitat

Another posing shot

. It is a lot different than going to the zoo. Driving down a trail and out of nowhere an elephant is challenging the vehicle. Pretty scary seeing one of the most powerful animals on the planet barreling down on your windshield as the driver is trying to maneuver away backwards. I can't say enough though. There was a special little appearance by a hyena. Apparently, there are only 8 total hyenas in this certain area that we were in and, yes, we got to see one.

Went on a few extreme adventures as well. Did some zip lines through tree tops and had the opportunity to jump off the world's highest commercial bungee jump. It was freaking awesome. I sort of had a spiritual experience on the way down, but who wouldn't giggling at death at 90 miles per hour??? I did wake up several times in the evening kicking with a falling sensation still stuck in my mind.

Yesterday, I went out on a little whale watching and horseback riding just to calm my nerves a bit. The whales were as elegant and graceful as anyone can imagine. I almost wanted to go down and jump in the water and try to swim with them, but you would probably never hear from me again. Well, that's it for now. Enjoy the pictures and hopefully I'll have some cool ones after I go cage shark diving...if the funds prevail that is.

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Bloukans waterfall	Can't get enough	Cape Point	Charging
Congo Caves	happy to be alive	Horsing around	Hyenas rule!!
I love this shot	I was scuured	Just showing off	Kudu action
Local kids in the township, so much fun	More at moussel bay	Oh baby, oh baby	Posing
Pretty high I have to say	So much fun	some good friends	South african penguin colony in Boulders
Stopping for some fresh air	The catwalk out the middle of the bridge	Ughhhhh	Whale of a time in Moussel bay

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cariebear on Oct 10, 2006 at 02:29PM

oh orlandooooooooooo
just wanted to let you know that i am extremely jelous of your life and that you are pretty much the coolest person i know.... go run with more cheetahs.... how did you get to be so amazing? i am so proud of you for getting out there and doing this you have to lay the groundwork for me to follow in your footsteps once i get this teaching show on the road.... please keep updating... it is so good to hear what you are doing and thanks for changing that dumb layout on your myspace :)

care

allorah on Oct 11, 2006 at 07:08AM

pics are badass
oh wow. that's all i can say. i love the ocean...and the penguins!!! and you have some very classic faces...that's pure orlando taking over the african coast. where are you off to next?!