Day 10 in South Africa: Elundini Backpackers and Hogsback

We got up pretty early.  The host at the backpackers made us "breakfast in a tin cup"- eggs, vegetables, and bacon.  We ate out on the porch of the communal space.  After breakfast, we packed the cars up and headed to Hogsback. We stopped at the only grocery store in Hogsback to grab some snacks … Continue reading Day 10 in South Africa: Elundini Backpackers and Hogsback

Day 9 in South Africa: Grahamstown and Hogsback area (Elundini Backpackers)

April 30, 2016 My sister and I met my parents at the Red Cafe for brunch.  The food was excellent!  Despite somewhat cooler weather, we sat on the deck outside.  They offered us blankets in case we were cold.  We then met up with Heather's friend and his friend from Switzerland and headed to the … Continue reading Day 9 in South Africa: Grahamstown and Hogsback area (Elundini Backpackers)

Day 7 in South Africa: Addo Elephant National Park, Grahamstown

April 28, 2016 *Note: This post has been truncated due to length.  Please click on "read more" below to see the rest of the post, including pictures of zebras, elephants, and leopards! We didn't have quite as busy of a day planned, so we slept in a bit before heading to a local grocery store … Continue reading Day 7 in South Africa: Addo Elephant National Park, Grahamstown

Day 6 in South Africa: Port Elizabeth (St. George’s Park, Donkin Lighthouse, Sacramento Hiking Trail), Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary

April 27, 2016 *Note: This post is truncated due to length. Please click on "read more" below to see the rest of the post! This was a jam-packed day!  We got up very early at about 5:30 AM and got ready by candlelight.  I had to fumble around a bit to light a match in … Continue reading Day 6 in South Africa: Port Elizabeth (St. George’s Park, Donkin Lighthouse, Sacramento Hiking Trail), Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary