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

Day 5 in South Africa: Garden Route (Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Village)

April 26, 2016 *Note: The post is truncated due to length- please click on "read more" to see the rest of the post! We headed out from our apartment by 9:00 AM and headed along the Garden Route towards Plettenberg Bay.  We stopped at Plettenberg Bay for a bit, and walked along the beach.  There … Continue reading Day 5 in South Africa: Garden Route (Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Village)

Day 4 in South Africa: Garden Route (Wilderness, Knysna)

April 25, 2016 We packed all of our stuff up in the morning and then had a simple breakfast with our hosts.  We headed out from their home by 9:00 AM and continued on the Garden Route (N2).  Our first stop was in Wilderness.  There is a gas station there, as well as a couple … Continue reading Day 4 in South Africa: Garden Route (Wilderness, Knysna)