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Trips: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004) Bhutan and India (2006) Around the World (1987) Australia (1990) Turkey and Greece (1996) Morocco (1991) Portugal (1995) Antarctica and South America (1992) Greece (1993) Spain (2001) Italy (2002) France, Belgium and London (2003) Western Caribbean (2008) France, Austria and Russia (1984) Europe (1980) Peru (1989) Israel, Jordan and Egypt (2008) All Around The Country (2011) Alaska (2005) Riviera Maya (2012) Curacao (2010) Belize, Guatemala and Honduras (2009) Dublin (2010) Costa Rica (2011) Berlin (2014) Art in Amsterdam (2012) Southeast Asia (2012) Cuba (2017) Northern European Captials (2017) Medellin (2017) Borneo and South Korea (2018) Central Mexico (2018 - 2019) Tanzania (2019) Panama (2021) Madrid and Valencia (2022) Paris and Western Europe (2021) The Caucuses (2022) Tunisia (2022) Camino de Santiago (2023) Bermuda (2015) Central Europe (2015) Italy (2016) Ecuador (2016) Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia Herzegovina (2013) Iceland (2013) Shorthand link: http://blogabond.com/shoshtrvls

Welcome to my travels. On this site you'll find recent trips and some very old trips. You'll note that for some trips I wrote very detailed reports (at least in the beginning), for others, I didn't even take notes of where I was on what dates. Nevertheless, I've done my best to document, to the extent I can, all of my major trips.

Day 15

Soweto, South Africa

Our last day in South Africa, we took a tour of Soweto.

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shoshtrvls on September 6, 2004 from Soweto, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 14

Livingstone, Zambia

I was up with the sun, and did what I had come to do ... I bungi jumped off the Zambezi Bridge. First jump of the day and it was a great way to end the trip.

Then it was time to start the long journey home, flying first back to Johannesburg.

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shoshtrvls on September 5, 2004 from Livingstone, Zambia

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 14 (cont.)

Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg is not the greatest city in the world, but returning to our hotel, the Westcliff, made it a lot more bearable.

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shoshtrvls on September 5, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 13

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

This was our adventure stay. We started by visiting the falls, and then it was off to the Zambezi River, where we partook in various death-defying stunts, like the zip line and the gorge jump.

In the afternoon, we did an elephant safari -- not very interesting, but Ellery enjoyed being with the elephants.

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shoshtrvls on September 4, 2004 from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

This was pretty much a travel day, leaving Johannesburg and heading up to Victoria Falls.

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shoshtrvls on September 3, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 11 (cont.)

Johannesburg, South Africa

We arrived in Johannesburg and checked into the only thing that made this city worthwhile, the Westcliff hotel. We had dinner at Moyo, an African "theme" restaurant that would have done Steven Starr proud.

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shoshtrvls on September 2, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 11

Hluhluwe, South Africa

Our last day at Zulu Nyala.

A quick morning tour nabbed up some final shots and viewings of the hippos and rhinos, including the baby. Then it was time to say good-bye to Penn and begin the trip to Johannesburg.

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shoshtrvls on September 2, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 10

Hluhluwe, South Africa

Best. Day. Ever.

First, Penn took us to his village. It was amazing. We learned more about Zululand, and South Africa, in one morning than the entire rest of the trip. We stopped at the local school, where the kids gathered to perform for us; we visited Penn's family and his home (a one room hut) and had a great experience.

Then, to top it off, on the way back we finally, finally got up close and personal with the elephants. Indeed, almost too personal, as they charged our jeep several times. We were even able to see a baby nursing. Amazing way to end our stay here.

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shoshtrvls on September 1, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 9

Hluhluwe, South Africa

Today we went to Hluhluwe game reserve ... and it was fantastic. Not only did we see the usual suspects, but also water buffalo, crocs, monkeys and ... finally ... lions. Lots of lions, lazing in trees and lounging near a water hole.

Man, we thought we'd go the whole trip without seeing a single cat. All hail to Penn, who has eagle eyes.

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shoshtrvls on August 31, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa

from the travel blog: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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