tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post6057858210594062205..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Flashback: South AfricaMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36943552928972534082011-12-29T22:30:42.932-05:002011-12-29T22:30:42.932-05:00You visited my home. Its where I'm from and n...You visited my home. Its where I'm from and now I'm homesick to go back. I lived in Cape Town (best place in the world) and also Jo'burg. Kruger is amazing - my husband's cousin was a game ranger there so we had great experiences at Kruger. <br /><br />I have a few South African experiences and recipes on my website is you're interested: LottaMadness.com (including banoffee pie!)<br /><br />Glad you had a great time. Tracinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2554783099445158942011-04-10T13:54:24.654-04:002011-04-10T13:54:24.654-04:00I'm from Johannesburg, SA, and loved to read y...I'm from Johannesburg, SA, and loved to read your experiences. Next time you come we should meet for coffee and a "local" tour :)Marcia (123 blog)http://the123blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-33876760394505703882010-08-11T10:59:15.707-04:002010-08-11T10:59:15.707-04:00Penguins! My loves! Gorgeous photos. Just. Stunnin...Penguins! My loves! Gorgeous photos. Just. Stunning.Kim at Yellow Brick Homehttp://www.yellowbrickhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-77730865963219783432010-08-10T05:36:09.787-04:002010-08-10T05:36:09.787-04:00Have a greated holiday in bangkok ,I like your blo...Have a greated holiday in bangkok ,I like your blog and will come to see againwiwathttp://cheapbangkokhotelsthailand.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76859032592151553622010-08-09T22:22:15.750-04:002010-08-09T22:22:15.750-04:00This set of photos are really pretty. It does sou...This set of photos are really pretty. It does sound like a great place. I won't ever go so I enjoy hearing and seeing it through your eyes.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-43713937849764622302010-08-09T16:55:05.301-04:002010-08-09T16:55:05.301-04:00jen: I think we plan our trips the "usual&quo...jen: I think we plan our trips the "usual" way. As in we decide on a place we'd like to go and start doing research on the web. There are so many travel review sites out there that are a goldmine. Obviously we don't have any kind of fixers or anything like that. We don't USUALLY take tours but that is mostly because we don't have enough time (most of them are long). That said, you will generally get a very good value if you book a reputable tour as they can negotiate much better deals on hotel and activities than I ever could.<br /><br />I didn't take a tour for this or most of my trips (china and eastern europe being the exceptions). We'll often book a tour guide once we are there but that is a totally different thing than an organized tour.<br /><br />I find travel to be very easy now that everything can be researched and price shoped and reviewed beforehand. The hardest part is narrowing down the choices because there are usually so many wonderful ones.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81573020338752753562010-08-09T16:45:53.736-04:002010-08-09T16:45:53.736-04:00These are gorgeous!!! Kenya is definitely in our t...These are gorgeous!!! Kenya is definitely in our top five of places to go next.Rachelhttp://www.rachelquinlivan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74107882849692120282010-08-08T16:48:37.298-04:002010-08-08T16:48:37.298-04:00I went to South Africa a few years ago and had suc...I went to South Africa a few years ago and had such an wonderful time. It was one of the best vacations that I took. South Africa is one of the world's best secrets...though with the World Cup people might have wizened up.Martinihttp://www.beyondbostonchic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-31862052073361344702010-08-05T20:40:06.409-04:002010-08-05T20:40:06.409-04:00This is Mr. FC's dream trip!! I just yelled to...This is Mr. FC's dream trip!! I just yelled to him "Have you ever seen a zebra's ass? It's effing hilarious! And beautiful!"<br /><br />Thanks, S. =]Freckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69449836629210967132010-08-05T19:15:20.107-04:002010-08-05T19:15:20.107-04:00I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE looking at your photos! Th...I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE looking at your photos! They pull me right in and make me want to book a trip there STAT!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549038313180636194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-46265626619171548192010-08-05T16:04:27.639-04:002010-08-05T16:04:27.639-04:00Not sure if you've ever answered this question...Not sure if you've ever answered this question in your Q & A's but here goes:<br /><br />How do you make your travel plans? How do you decide to go on/find the tours you take?<br /><br />I am fascinated by "real" experiences in travel (ala Anthony Bourdain) but without a fixer (cha-CHING!$$), I guess tours are the way to go. However, my ideas of tours include old ladies from Long Island in wind suits and that is definitely not what I'm looking for.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611430258874396437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74420645991206432082010-08-05T00:44:44.291-04:002010-08-05T00:44:44.291-04:00This is a wonderful post. I’m a social studies te...This is a wonderful post. I’m a social studies teacher so I thoroughly enjoyed all of your photos and details. I appreciate your sensitivity to the people who live in the townships. I understand why you didn’t take photographs. I completely understand why you took photographs of everything else. The trip looks truly amazing! Thanks for sharing.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554921225557586137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-39534106506993295702010-08-04T18:12:33.001-04:002010-08-04T18:12:33.001-04:00Beautiful! We just visited South Africa this past ...Beautiful! We just visited South Africa this past November, and eloped while we were there! We were even fortunate to have 5 giraffes stand in as witness. Your photographs are beautiful, and make me want to go back. Thanks for sharing!Tara Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620021776409748945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62701656895345492732010-08-04T18:09:29.694-04:002010-08-04T18:09:29.694-04:00South Africa is hands down the most amazing place ...South Africa is hands down the most amazing place I have ever been! We went in 2007 for ~3 weeks to visit my brother-in-law who was studying there. Wish we would have made it to Kruger, but instead we did Cape Town->Stellenbosch (SA's version of Napa)->the Garden Route (all the coastal towns from CT to Port Elizabeth). We ended the trip at Addo Elephant Park and a private game reserve outside Port Elizabeth! What a breathtaking country!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-23797733784801590652010-08-04T16:40:37.733-04:002010-08-04T16:40:37.733-04:00Incredible! I'm so inspired by your travels. C...Incredible! I'm so inspired by your travels. Can't wait to hear about Kenya.And Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788093061517651693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-77957829604400960442010-08-04T14:29:47.804-04:002010-08-04T14:29:47.804-04:00Absolutely stunning pictures! I'm so glad you ...Absolutely stunning pictures! I'm so glad you shared these and can hardly wait to hear about your trip to Kenya.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845538180460165661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37054426431898512252010-08-04T14:25:45.829-04:002010-08-04T14:25:45.829-04:00Stefanie your photos are always gorgeous and I lov...Stefanie your photos are always gorgeous and I love getting a glimpse your travel experience. My husband was in Africa this past January doing charity work and your pictures and hearing about his trip as well have made me want to go too.<br /><br />KarlaKerrisdale Design Inchttp://www.kerrisdaledesign.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38931551122368058312010-08-04T14:24:35.826-04:002010-08-04T14:24:35.826-04:00Amazing photos and great trip recap...You could...Amazing photos and great trip recap...You could've kept going and going and I wouldn't have been bored. I'm looking forward to seeing your Kenya recap. Ah, I'm glad I have your blog to take a virtual vacay. It's been nothing but short road trips for us since we've had a little one. I refuse to take a toddler on a plane if I don't have to. ;) Thanks again for sharing!Teresa Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89244297720083149732010-08-04T13:57:17.477-04:002010-08-04T13:57:17.477-04:00This is my dream trip - can't wait to see your...This is my dream trip - can't wait to see your Kenya pictures!<br /><br />Aren't frequent flyer miles the best?amy goodhousehttp://itsagoodhouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30156163541311405762010-08-04T13:25:27.481-04:002010-08-04T13:25:27.481-04:00Anon: I'm certainly not an expert on the polit...Anon: I'm certainly not an expert on the political landscape of Africa but as far as I know, South Africa is not an unstable country. There is crime just like everywhere but provided you keep your wits about you and stick to the safe areas you should not have an issue. Particularily on safari and in Cape Town, we felt quite comfortable. Kenya is a bit more iffy as they have had some periods of instability and recent incidents but we didnt let that stop us fromg going and we are so glad we did. We had no problems at all.<br /><br />Janell: Oh no, there are too many places to visit to ever finish. No, never read Nat. Geo. growing up. We didn't go on vacation at all when I was a kid. I think we drove to VA for the day one time and that was about as exotic as it got.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18505156121536330462010-08-04T13:05:51.059-04:002010-08-04T13:05:51.059-04:00At this rate you will have seen the entire world i...At this rate you will have seen the entire world in just a few more years!! Amazing photos, did you read National Geographic while growing up?! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-28999163708399183742010-08-04T12:58:46.676-04:002010-08-04T12:58:46.676-04:00My baby sitter just graduated from high school and...My baby sitter just graduated from high school and she is leaving in September to go stay with her uncle in South Africa. After seeing your pictures I may have to go visit her!!! My passions are photography and travel, but with three kids it is somewhat on hold for now. I love seeing your pictures. I had planned a trip to Africa this year, but we were told to cancel it because it isnt safe right now. Did you experience any violence or conflict on your travels?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58846268957846430842010-08-04T11:51:42.134-04:002010-08-04T11:51:42.134-04:00What an amazing experience. These photos are incre...What an amazing experience. These photos are incredible, thanks for sharing them. All of a sudden I'm dying to go to South Africa!Erikahttp://greenapril.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-47398850580071046102010-08-04T11:43:48.945-04:002010-08-04T11:43:48.945-04:00So jealous of your travels and LOVE your photos! Y...So jealous of your travels and LOVE your photos! You haveme inspired to book a trip soon! Check out my blog today for some link love!paisley penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274722432486995047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-213573514676103462010-08-04T10:26:38.256-04:002010-08-04T10:26:38.256-04:00These are really stunning. The farthest I've e...These are really stunning. The farthest I've ever gone is Paris and that was only for 4 days. I didn't have a good experience and have pushed a desire to explore the world out of my head ever since. This post makes me want to venture out again. You may have just started something . . .Mrs. Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706282917816450371noreply@blogger.com