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African Safaris with Buccaneers Backpackers Lodge

African Safaris with Buccaneers Backpackers Lodge

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Day 16: Away With The Fairies & Buccaneers Backpackers Lodge , Chintsa West September 20th, 2012 After a 2 minute pack up (yes, we’ve gotten good at packing quick – key: just shove it all in at once, sit on the pack and zip away), We took one last view of...
Hogsback, South Africa: Bathtub at the End of the World

Hogsback, South Africa: Bathtub at the End of the World

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Day 15: Away With The Fairies, Hogsback September 19th, 2012 In an attempt to be real backpackers… Alicia decided she wanted to get up at 5:30am and watch the sunrise in beautiful Hogsback. I got up, got dressed and she just grunted and fell back asleep. Her and I are...
The Hogsback Inspiration for Lord of the Rings | DAY 14

The Hogsback Inspiration for Lord of the Rings | DAY 14

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Day 14: Buccaneers Backpackers Lodge / Away With The Fairies, Hogsback September 18th, 2012    Last night we had a thunderstorm similar to the one in Soweto. We opened our balcony blinds for the night and watched the thunder and rain showers overlooking the beach and...
A South African Oasis in Chinsta | DAY 13

A South African Oasis in Chinsta | DAY 13

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Day 13: Buccaneers Backpackers Lodge / Baz Bus, Chintsa West September 17th, 2012 Guess what we’re going to say for the fourth and hopefully final blog (for at least a few days)? This morning was a ROUGH START! After a little too much birthday champagne, Bob Marley...
Our Farewell to Coffee Bay/Party Central | DAY 12

Our Farewell to Coffee Bay/Party Central | DAY 12

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Day 12: Coffee Shack, Coffee Bay September 16th, 2012 Coffee Shack has definitely been a home away from home. We have been kept pretty busy this trip so far so we are taking the day to catch up on some blogs and post some photos. Slept in until lunch – another...
Surfing the Waves of Coffee Bay |DAY 11

Surfing the Waves of Coffee Bay |DAY 11

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Day 11: Coffee Shack, Coffee Bay September 15th, 2012 Our favorite German boys showed up last night in Coffee Bay! Till, Paul and Samir :)! They joined our face painting and dance festivities for the night and it was absolutely incredible. Rough start again today,...