Plettenberg Bay

1. Foxy lady

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   Feb142010

   I’ve had that part from Wayne’s World going through my head since I visited Bloukrans Bridge, location of the world’s highest bungee jump.

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2. Shark-eating seal

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   Feb142010

   That’s right, a shark-eating seal and not a shark eating a seal! That’s one thing I saw on my boat trip with Ocean Blue Adventures this morning.

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3. What’s a braai?

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   Feb142010

   I was lucky enough to find out the answer to that question last night at Albergo for Backpackers when Leslie and Mirjam invited me to a South African style barbecue. They light a fire at the hostel every night which guests are free to use.

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4. Monkey business

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   Feb142010

   Along with Nina from Albergo for Backpackers, I walked from the elephant sanctuary to Monkeyland where I met Lara. She’s the marketing manager for both Monkeyland and Birds of Eden.

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5. Taking an elephant for a walk and other activities

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   Feb142010

   Yesterday if someone had asked me what I did in work that day, I would have answered that I: a) took an elephant for a walk, b) observed many monkeys and birds, c) saw grown-ups try to call a cheetah as if it was a domestic cat and more besides.

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6. A stroll and lots of restaurants

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   Feb122010

   One of things Leslie and Mirjam here at Albergo for Backpackers told me about Plett today was that it was safe to walk around on my own in the town.

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7. Wild and beautiful Plett

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   Feb122010

   One of the things I love about travelling is getting to see all kinds of interesting and stunning landscapes. As for the landscape in Plett, well, if you come here be prepared to say ‘Wow’ a whole lot.

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8. Arriving in Plett

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   Feb122010

   I arrived in Plettenberg Bay or Plett after a really pleasant trip on the Baz Bus. On the way we stopped in a little roadside café where I bought my first souvenir and talked to a lady who works there about the area’s current drought.

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