Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Swazliand to St. Lucia


the Swazi market...good bargains!



A typical Swazi hut.



Dressed in Typical Swazi gear. Some of the People still dress like this




Swazi Dancers



Swazi Dancers



One of the many Hippos in St.Lucia, South Africa
Did you know that the Hippo is the most dangerous animal in southern Africa? It kills more people per year than the BIG five put together. OH, and they can run 40km/hour!!!



A croc swimming around the fisherman in St. Lucia



One of the Many Vervet Monkeys that hang out in St. Lucia town



Cape Vidal, a very beautiful beach on the Indian Ocean


The Rhino that almost charged our car...he was walking on the side of the road!



I spent a few days hanging out in Swaziland, which is a very small country within South Africa. It was pretty cool. I did a tour to see the countries highlights....spent some time in the cultural village, the market and was able to see the incredible swazi dancing. I stayed in a private game reserve was was pretty cool because there were wart hogs, zebras, antelope and one crazed ostrich running around.
I took the bus to spend a few days at the Indian Ocean, at St. Lucia. It was sooo beautiful. The little city is about the only safe city in the country, where you can walk alone at night with belongings and not get mugged or held up with a gun! I spend a day at the beach and despite wearing 30 spf and having a fairly overcast day, I started a beautiful tan! (well....more like a bit of a burn....:) The city is so cute, there are monkey's hangout out along the road, and you can drive at night to see the hippos graze. I took a little boat tour to see the hippos and crocs.....was pretty amazing. There were so many and the boat actually got very close....maybe too close??
I was able to hire a car with some friends to drive up to cape vidal, which is this very beautiful beach. Along the way, you must drive though a game park. This is where we almost got trampled by a Rhino. The rhino was massive and it got freaked from the car behind us, so it started to run towards our car...I havent been so scared....but all turned out ok!
I am now in Pietermaritzburg waiting to be picked up....my vacation is over for a little while...

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lena! I cannot believe you are seeing these things and I am at work!! Looks amazing!

Anonymous said...

We don't get many crazed ostriches or car charging Rhino's in St. Albert at the moment - its too darned cold! Have fun Lena! Enjoy every moment and take care.

Mom and Dad said...

Hi Dear, I love your costume, I guess the runners go with the outfit. Shopping looks good too. I knew that Rhinos were dagerous, but did not know that Hippos were more so. be careful Love you

Anonymous said...

Lena! That is so amazing!! I am so excited for you..wish i was ther. Any ways be careful and take care..love yah Nat

Anonymous said...

Who knew hippos were so dangerous? What is the BIG five? I'm glad you are having such an awesome time, and sharing it with pictures! Stay safe and have fun!
Sarah

Anonymous said...

Finally got over to Patty's and saw the pic and read the stories. WOW! Something else-BOY! Wish I was there too! Don't talk to strangers! Be safe.
Love Josh

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