Archive for September, 2009

Zoos and the Animals of South Africa

Even a “small” South African game park will blow away a typical American zoo or animal park in terms of size, diversity of fauna, number of animals, etc.

September 30, 2009   Posted in: Wildlife  No Comments

And Now For Something Totally Different…

They have a very unique way of presenting the song, including a simulated African thunderstorm at the beginning and end.

September 29, 2009   Posted in: Culture and Customs  No Comments

Cheetah Adventure – Kragga Kamma Game Park, Port Elizabeth

I assume they were scheming on how they will get out of their restricted area to check out the springboks when we left…

September 28, 2009   Posted in: Adventure!, Places You Must See, Wildlife  No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-26

Working on this week's articles for iluvsa blog – hope you enjoy them! #
Some good reader responses on the shark article – thank you! #
Just got back from watching District 9 – an amazing movie! Will definitely write an article about it… #

September 26, 2009   Posted in: Twitter Tweets  No Comments

District 9 – Not Your Typical Sci Fi Adventure…

I saw the movie District 9 yesterday – and was blown away (not unlike the aliens in the movie!).

September 25, 2009   Posted in: Culture and Customs  No Comments

South Africa – Where Geography Shapes History

It amazes me how history is literally shaped by the way the land and seas are laid out.

September 24, 2009   Posted in: Geography, Places You Must See  No Comments

I Don’t Understand Cricket

I don’t understand cricket. The only thing I do know is that South Africans absolutely love the game.

September 23, 2009   Posted in: .First Time Here? Some Good Posts To Read, Culture and Customs  2 Comments

Great White Shark Cage Diving – The Adventure of a Lifetime! Part I…

We sat in misery for about 1 ВЅ hours when suddenly the crew shouted “shark!”…

September 22, 2009   Posted in: Adventure!, Sharks!, Things You Must Do, Wildlife  3 Comments

Great White Shark Cage Diving – The Adventure of a Lifetime! Part II…

It rammed the cage with a huge “blam”! The cage shook like a car hit it – spectacular!

September 21, 2009   Posted in: Adventure!, Sharks!, Things You Must Do, Wildlife  No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-19

Test not post – yet another one… #
Working on the I Love South Africa Blog #
It will contain information about the country, culture, and current events of South Africa #
The blog is now live! #
You can read the new blog at http://www.iluvsa.com/ #
Found good show about Africa: "Inside Africa" on CNN International… #
Watched incredible show [...]

September 19, 2009   Posted in: Twitter Tweets  No Comments