I can't quite believe I only have 4 more days left here - as everyone warned me, the time has disappeared in a flash. Today was my last trip in to town - it's strange now how I don't give it a second thought when I have to clamber in to the back of the 'bakkie' amongst hundreds of loaves and cabbages to go shopping. The centre has an agreem…
Welcome to my journal documenting my trip to Letsitele, South Africa. During the month of May I will be staying at Riverside - a wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education centre close to the Kruger National Park. My job as a volunteer will primarily involve the rehabilitation and release of vervet monkeys, besides other animals. I have never travelled alone, have a fear of flying and don't make a habit of "roughing it", so all in all it will be a personal challen…
Welcome to my journal documenting my trip to Letsitele, South Africa. During the month of May I will be staying at Riverside - a wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education centre close to the Kruger National Park. My job as a volunteer will primarily involve the rehabilitation and release of vervet monkeys, besides other animals. I have never travelled alone, have a fear of flying and don't make a habit of "roughing it", so all in all it will be a personal challenge in many ways. I am so excited and hope to get the chance to make regular updates on this site.
I can't quite believe I only have 4 more days left here - as everyone warned me, the time has disappeared in a flash. Today was my last trip in to town - it's strange now how I don't give it a…
Well...........to my surprise and delight Betty came home! Two days after she'd gone missing she was found by one of the workers - having been attacked by wild monkeys. The poor thing had to…
Today is my 33rd birthday - a very unique birthday experience it has to be said. The breakfast room had been decorated with streamers and balloons and I was given a bottle of fizz and big bir…
Last Friday 6 of us set off on a two day camping trip to Kruger National Park - what was potentially to be the highlight of the trip - I didn't mind quite so much having to wake up at 4.00am s…
Caroline
Hiya missus - I cannot believe either that you only have a few days left!! I shall miss logging into your site for your updates - maybe you could keep it going when you get back and update us on your daily routine at Kirker...? Somehow, dn;t think it will be quite as entertaining (unless Ted starts an agreement with the local shop to start sending all their left overs for the team!), but ya never know!
cannot wait to see your photos!
Am giong to be away for a couple of weeks starting this weekend as jetting off to Med after Marathon, so will be back in London 15 June, so shall arrange a catch up for then - maybe a power point presentation with slides?
Enjoy last few days!!
Cazza xx
sara
hello duck,
sounds like you are having a great time xx cant belive you are at the end of your adventure it has flown by. I have missed you and cant wait to have you back, had no one to gossip with for nearly a month!!! anyway i hope your tum feels better and enjoy the rest of your time there x glad you found betty!!!! post some pics xx
jo
Hi hun
Just saw your last entry today. Steve and Dom and I had a great weekend in the sunshine. We went to Henley and Steve and I discovered a vineyard close to where we live so we popped up there for a couple of sharpeners. I am sorry to hear you have the dreaded bug. Look after yourself and I hope your tummy quietens down soon. Looking forward to seeing you when you get back ....
love Jo xx
sara
Happy Birthday again bally!!!!xx just read your blog and did not like the bit about the snake!!! you are very brave!!!! xx so nice they got you a cake etc. been reading cazzas blogs they make me laugh out loud!!!!! - cazza if you are reading..
ok duck, have a lovely rest of the day, have a birthday drink from me xxx
Caroline
Happy Birthday, Bally!
No shmanshing and falling down drunk whilst dancing to trashy tunes this year!!! But, I reckon I know what you'd rather be doing this year...
It all sounds just brilliant and I am sooooo jealous! Maybe we could set up a monkey sanctuary when you get back, even though orphaned monkeys may be a bit hard to come by in the Big Smoke...
All good here - me and Les starting to carb-up for marathon day - favourite bit of training!
Have a FAB Birthday
Kisses, Cazza xx
sara
wow wow wow - sounds like you are having an amazing time!!!! so glad xx keep us posted and looking forward to seeing all your picis!! miss you and see you in a few weeks xxxx
lots of love xxxxxxxxx
jo
Just read abour Kruger park journey - that sounds amazing. What an incredible experience. I think you will be called Bear Grylls from now on! Your Steve is coming over this weekend so that will be nice. Dom and I had a leak at the weekend where dom drilled through a main water pipe! We had water pouring through the ceiling yesterday so the hall way is ruined. Happy days! Enjoy your next 2 weeks xxxxxx
liz
hey nics, so good to hear your news, sounds like an amazing experience, you'll have to do some babysitting for louis and charlie when you get back - you'll be more than qualified to handle my two monkeys!!
love ya, miss ya
xxxx
Caroline
Am just trying to imagine you with your machete... and you with beer in hand is much easier to imagine!! I hope and assume you are taking some amazing pictures! I am also trying to imagine you smelling of monekey s**t, hmmm - SO not SATC.
Marathon Day is looming - Les ran 20.5 miles yesterday and I did 22 on Sunday - needles to say Les did hers in about half the time I did my run - reckon she'll be setting off with the elite women!!!
We miss you!
Keep having fun and looking forward to the next installment...
Cazza xx
Jo
Wow - just read your latest blog. What an experience! I am glad you are having fun. Sounds as if you should write a book when you come home!
Stay fit and well. Plesae try and up load soem photos would love to see more...
Jo x
Jo
Hi HunI hope you get this - you know what i am like with technology!. I emailed steve this morning to see howyou were getting on. He reminded me to go on this site! Sounds as if you are working hard but having fun. What are the people like ? Any hotties?I miss you lots and hope you are well. It's gemma's birthday on thursday at the alphabet bar so i am heading up there with dom. My uncle was over from NYC at the weekend and we had a great time yesterday in the garden and going for a lovely long walk. Anyway take care of yourself and love you lots
Jo xx
