Sept 13- Hlane National Park
I didn’t wake up in the night, which is unusual, but I seriously think my bathroom ordeal and the hurricane the night before just left me without anything left…I heard the alarm go off and got up pretty fast, but I was so glad it was not the 6am version. Basically, the rhino walk was supposed to start at 6am, but Mat was able to … Continue reading Sept 13- Hlane National Park
Sept 15- Around Joberg (lion, elephant and monkey sanctuaries)
We only booked one night at the Protea Airport because we’d booked the other in Sandton online prior so Jon, Kristen, Bryan and I had to check out, but we’d made the plan to leave our bags in Marina and Jillian’s room so we didn’t have to drag them around to the lion sanctuary etc. It was an early morning as we had to be … Continue reading Sept 15- Around Joberg (lion, elephant and monkey sanctuaries)
Sept 12- Bilene to Hlane
By the time we got up in the morning it was still pretty windy, but the rain had mostly calmed down. We sent Bryan and Jon over to the kitchen to see if there was a plan for anything- but it turned out it seemed worse in the house than outside at that point so everyone was just having out under the awning getting ready … Continue reading Sept 12- Bilene to Hlane
Sept 11- Vilanculos to Bilene
I heard someone else’s alarm go off and decided to get up. Because of that we did get to see the sunrise, which was really pretty although muted behind the clouds for a bit- but it still made for a nice view. Bryan’s head was really bothering him for some reason and he was begging for Advil. I found the meds though wished I’d kept … Continue reading Sept 11- Vilanculos to Bilene
Sept 10- Vilanculos
Dinner sept 9 veggie meat stew/ rice. We woke up before the alarm and actually had to be ready to go by 720, but we pretty much laid out all our supplies the night before. We’d just gotten new masks before the trip (which was my bday present, other than of course, being in Africa) but we were glad we got to try them with … Continue reading Sept 10- Vilanculos
Sept 9- Inhambane to Vilanculos
I didn’t sleep very well and my gaiter mechanism (to keep my mouth shut to prevent a sore throat and congestion) got loose in the night so I guess I was snoring a bit too and my throat got a little sore, but Bryan woke up a bit congested, so hopefully that will clear before we’re supposed to dive tomorrow. Brekky was French toast and … Continue reading Sept 9- Inhambane to Vilanculos
Sept 8- Inhambane
Today we got to sleep in and thankfully, we enjoyed it. By the time we got up,. Someone had pulled the truck out of the hole with a tractor and they were finishing filling in the hole. Breakfast was at 830am and then we’d have the day until 130pm when we’d be going on our whale shark snorkel- and it was shaping up to be … Continue reading Sept 8- Inhambane
Sept 7- Xai Xai to Inhambane
We woke up in the morning and the others were already up. It was nice to take a hot shower with good water pressure and went outside afterward where I saw Kristin sitting on the deck. The view was a rolling, green hill down to a vast beach with some pretty big waves. It was overcast so a little gloomy and the water looked pretty … Continue reading Sept 7- Xai Xai to Inhambane
Sept 6- Phabeni (SA) to Xai Xia (Moz)
The day started out cloudy and a bit chilly- and early: we were leaving at 630am. Martin and Hondo packed lunches for us (and dinner we found out) which were like a veggie patties with lettuce and tomato, an apple or pear and a juice box…and of course everyone has a variety of snacks they’ve picked up along the way. The food and drink selection … Continue reading Sept 6- Phabeni (SA) to Xai Xia (Moz)
travel with jme & bryan 