Oct 7, 2009 - Tshwane 2

A lazy start to the day, I was feeling much better, last night I felt rough, I think the effects of the sun affected me inside and outside.A lazy start to the day, I was feeling much better, last night I felt rough, I think the effects of the sun affected me inside and outside....

Oct 6, 2009 - City of Pretoria (Tshwane)

Last night I was taken out to dinner, Werner is the perfect gentleman, have no idea where the place was, other than it was not in city centre, after dinner he took me back to his home which was a very nice thing to do, and we sat and drank wine on the veranda and it was so nice to catch up with each other, I also met his dogs, they are huge animals. As I walk through the gardens in front of the imposing building perched on the hill its easy to see how British this all is and its history, I have to say sat at the top, over looking the gardens, and the city of Pretoria you can almost transport yourself, to its hey day of British generals and the well to do sipping gin and tonics on the balcony Its spring here now, and the streets are lined with Jacaranda trees, which right now are in full bloom with the deep lilac flowers, sitting here on the top you can almost follow where the streets go for miles with the colour being so vivid. ... It’s a good job its down hill into the city, the sun is very pleasant but not scorching, I don’t think Kerry or Caroline would complain at these temperatures.Last night I was taken out to dinner, Werner is the perfect gentleman, have no idea where the place was, other than it was not in city centre, after dinner he took me back to his home which was a very nice thing to do, and we sat and drank wine on the veranda and it was so nice to catch up with each other, I also met his dogs, they are huge animals. As I walk through the gardens in front of the imposing building perched on the hill its easy to see how British this all is and its history, I have to say sat at the top, over looking the gardens, and the city of Pretoria you can almost transport yourself, to its hey day of British generals and the well to do sipping gin and tonics on the balcony Its spring here now, and the streets are lined with Jacaranda trees, which right now are in full bloom with the deep lilac flowers, sitting here on the top you can almost follow where the streets go for miles with the colour being so vivid. ... It’s a good job its down hill into the city, the sun is very pleasant but not scorching, I don’t think Kerry or Caroline would complain at these temperatures....

Aug 6, 2009 - SOUTH AFRICA - Pretoria

Returned to Pretoria to drop off our truck and to catch a flight to Capetown. ... While we were here, Wynand, our friend we met in Mozambique, invited us to dinner at his house.Returned to Pretoria to drop off our truck and to catch a flight to Capetown. ... While we were here, Wynand, our friend we met in Mozambique, invited us to dinner at his house....

Jun 12, 2009 - Pretoria

It took us all day to drive up to Pretoria from St. ... Pretoria is the government headquarters, but we only stopped here to pick up our rented 4x4 camper truck. ... We decided to rent a 4x4 so we could spend 8 weeks travelling independently into Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana where we know the roads will not be so good.It took us all day to drive up to Pretoria from St. ... Pretoria is the government headquarters, but we only stopped here to pick up our rented 4x4 camper truck. ... We decided to rent a 4x4 so we could spend 8 weeks travelling independently into Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana where we know the roads will not be so good....

Jan 30, 2009 - Pretoria - The Boer Jerusalem

Pretoria 1 We drove eastbound on the N4 towards Pretoria. ... We were delayed and the bottom of our car was covered in tar by the time we reached Pretoria. ... As we neared Pretoria we passed road signs warning drivers not to pull over or stop due to the risk of carjackers. ... Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is only 50km away from Johannesburg. ... When Jo’burg took a turn for the worse in the 1980s and became a notoriously dangerous city, businesses and citizens moved north to Pretoria. ...

Dec 15, 2008 - we take a deep breath...

When we returned to our AMAZING hosts (Johan and Helene) in Pretoria, we found out that our process has been delayed by yet another month and that we will not be able to go to Swaziland until January 8th. ... This means not getting home until the end of January/start of February.When we returned to our AMAZING hosts (Johan and Helene) in Pretoria, we found out that our process has been delayed by yet another month and that we will not be able to go to Swaziland until January 8th. ... This means not getting home until the end of January/start of February....

Nov 28, 2008 - pretoria

Hello, hello, Sorry for the delay in writing and the somewhat cryptic facebook statuses. We are currently staying with Tyler's brother-in-law, Martin's, aunt and uncle in Pretoria. ... They've been such amazing hosts to us.Hello, hello, Sorry for the delay in writing and the somewhat cryptic facebook statuses. We are currently staying with Tyler's brother-in-law, Martin's, aunt and uncle in Pretoria. ... They've been such amazing hosts to us....

Jul 30, 2008 - Live from Pretoria South Africa

Good Afternoon, Today I am in Pretoria the capital of South Africa. ... Also yesterday I walked to the far side of Pretoria and saw Union Buildings – a very impressive government building where Nelson Mandela was made president. ... I also saw Church Square, equally impressive and sipped a glass of wine at Richies Café on the square.Good Afternoon, Today I am in Pretoria the capital of South Africa. ... Also yesterday I walked to the far side of Pretoria and saw Union Buildings – a very impressive government building where Nelson Mandela was made president. ... I also saw Church Square, equally impressive and sipped a glass of wine at Richies Café on the square....

Jul 27, 2008 - Lions & Reptile Park - JoBurg

Hey Hey! Here I am again. Ein Berlin, ein Hamburger und Gott sei Dank auch ein Schwabe neben mir ;-) Einer der Praktikanten arbeitet bei Audi SA und bekommt daher einen dicken, neuen A6 gestellt, was die Fahrt raus aus JoBurg und in Richtung Pretoria doch sehr interessant machte. ... Unser Ziel fuer heute war der Lions Park ausserhalb der Stadtgrenzen.Hey Hey! Here I am again. Ein Berlin, ein Hamburger und Gott sei Dank auch ein Schwabe neben mir ;-) Einer der Praktikanten arbeitet bei Audi SA und bekommt daher einen dicken, neuen A6 gestellt, was die Fahrt raus aus JoBurg und in Richtung Pretoria doch sehr interessant machte. ... Unser Ziel fuer heute war der Lions Park ausserhalb der Stadtgrenzen....

Jun 21, 2008 - Pretoria

Bus back to Pretoria and eve in our favorite internet "Youth Cafe" where Hocine, an Algerian immigrant from 4 years ago, cheerfully welcomes us back w/ a great smile and hearty handshake. ... She said to return this am which I did after we shipped our 3 packages - US $100 - and she also got us seat assignments and said there would be no penalty either! This was a big change since when Bon had called the airlines herself they said it would cost us $100 US each to change! I highly recommend to anyone needing travel help who is in Pretoria to look these folks up, especially this gal, Vasti. ... Joburg - it was his hometown but he's since moved to Pretoria due to situation in Joburg - before heading to the airport. ...

Jun 5, 2008 - Pretoria

Don & we depart. We already miss you Don!! We head for Greyhound station which leaves 40 min late at 11:40, thus we get into Pretoria late due to a huge traffic sloowdown betw. ... JBurg & Pretoria a distance of 45 km which should take half an hour but instead over an hour, plus we were delayed in leaving JBurg waiting for the bus from Durban!!! Taxi to NS BPers to drop our stuff and then to internet and try to connect w/ Todd to arrange plane ticket refunds. ... No go, no Todd but in contact w/ Tiff we hopefully will connect tomorrow nite.Don & we depart. We already miss you Don!! We head for Greyhound station which leaves 40 min late at 11:40, thus we get into Pretoria late due to a huge traffic sloowdown betw. ... JBurg & Pretoria a distance of 45 km which should take half an hour but instead over an hour, plus we were delayed in leaving JBurg waiting for the bus from Durban!!! Taxi to NS BPers to drop our stuff and then to internet and try to connect w/ Todd to arrange plane ticket refunds. ... No go, no Todd but in contact w/ Tiff we hopefully will connect tomorrow nite....

Jun 1, 2008 - Pretoria

Overcast today & cooler! Breakfast was another feast – reminds me of Mac’s Refuge in Mali./valley & 2 lanes, then 4 lane tollway to JoBurg by 5 – a shuttle taxi at Airport BPers took us to Pretoria & N. ... S.Overcast today & cooler! Breakfast was another feast – reminds me of Mac’s Refuge in Mali./valley & 2 lanes, then 4 lane tollway to JoBurg by 5 – a shuttle taxi at Airport BPers took us to Pretoria & N. ... S....