Hostelworld Travel Blog » February 2010

1. A 'braai', a birthday party and a shooter

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 1 Comments

   

   Feb202010

   On Thursday evening last (that’s the 18th of February) there was a ‘braai’ here in Johannesburg Backpackers. ‘Braai’ is South African (well, Afrikaans really) for barbecue. The reason for this? It was one of the guest

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2. My afternoon with Jozi

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   Feb202010

   Driving in Jo’burg isn’t as easy as Cape Town. Last Thursday I almost drove on to a motorway in the wrong direction. It wasn’t entirely my fault though – it was Jozi’s.

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3. Dry ice machines on Table Mountain?

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   Feb192010

   My meeting with Aimee from Baz Bus went really well today and after that I decided to head on down to the Waterfront to check out the Aquarium.

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4. From Mossel Bay to Cape Town

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   Feb182010

   Today I left Mossel Bay for Cape Town. It was a long journey with the Baz Bus although we did arrive ahead of schedule, which was awesome.

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5. Pizza and a beer in Greenside

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   Feb182010

   I returned to Greenside yesterday evening for two reasons – I heard there was a cool pizza place there as well as a cool bar. I checked out both.

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6. The highest law in the land

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   Feb182010

   Yesterday afternoon I visited one of Johannesburg’s most interesting attractions. It’s called Constitution Hill, one of South Africa’s most important sights that is located on the site of Johannesburg’s most notor

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7. What it's like to eat in a township?

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   Feb182010

   I never made it to Greenside for something to eat. Soon after I finished updating my blog last Tuesday evening the heavens opened. They opened BIG TIME! To say there was a storm is an understatement.

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8. Sharks aplenty and my strange reaction to the ocean

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   Feb172010

   The thing is, I'm a good swimmer. In a swimming pool at least. When it comes to the ocean though, it's a different story.

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9. Beaches, bars and casino security

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   Feb162010

   I called the taxi service recommended by the guys at Mossel Bay Backpackers and was picked up in moments.

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10. Seal pups aplenty

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    Feb162010

    Nothing like a walk on the beach to get you going in the morning and here in Mossel Bay I was really spoiled with my trip to Santos Beach this morning.

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