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A few pics from our South African trip..

johnmitchell
johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
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South Africa is still in transition from the old apartheid days, but there are lots of positive signs that things are getting better for the oppressed.. Having said that, the poor are still living in shocking conditions, with no running water, electricity and in squatter camps. The rich are very well off and are living a great life !!!! That is all I am going to say as this is not meant to be a political post.. Great place to visit !!!!!

We stayed with my SIL on their farm just outside of Port Elizabeth, and had a great time just visiting family and friends.. I did not take a bunch of pics but will post what I have and gladly answer any questions any one might have about the food and culture of the country... SA Rand dollar is currently 13.5 rand to the dollar.. Fellas you can't afford to stay sober..

These were taken at a private game lodge..




View from our room....

Digs weren't to shabby....

This is the way they cookout "Braai"... Wood is only used as a heat source.

Too many beverages... Similar situation to @Mickey famous wings pics !!!
Greensboro North Carolina
When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    That was impressive. Beautiful place. I shared your photos with My Beautiful Wife, and she was very taken by them.
    I am glad the Rand was kind for you, and your trip went well with safe travels.
    Glad you are back home.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    What a trip. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,981
    Looks awesome. Africa is definitely high on the bucket list. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,876
    What a trip.  Quite the digs and surroundings.  You travel in high company-most excellent.  Glad it was a resounding success.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
    DoubleEgger said:
    Looks awesome. Africa is definitely high on the bucket list. 
    Michael... I would gladly show you guys around !!! 
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Fantastic photos John!  Obviously a great time!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    How close were you to that chetah? Looks like a great trip!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
    Hans61 said:
    How close were you to that chetah? Looks like a great trip!
    Guessing about 100ft... Here's a shot without zoom...
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,051
    Great pics and thread. Brings back great memories of our family trip there for the world cup in 2010. For anyone thinking of going, know that a low budget safari in Kruger National Park is every bit as good (and in many ways better) as the high budget private game reserve safaris. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    Wow....just wow. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • leemschu
    leemschu Posts: 609
    edited October 2016
    @johnmitchell looks amazing. Did you bring @SGH any elephant nuts home to cook?
    Dyersburg, TN
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  • leemschu
    leemschu Posts: 609
    Also what kind of sausage it that?
    Dyersburg, TN
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Great post. Bucket list trip for sure
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Thanks for sharing John! Looks like you were able to truly enjoy a great R&R vacation. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
    edited October 2016
    leemschu said:
    Also what kind of sausage it that?
    The sausage in the front left is "Boerwors" direct translation would be Farm sausage.. Very traditional !!! Next to that in the middle are pork sausages.. Far right is "Sosatie wors" a curry flavor..( slightly sweet taste).. The sausages at the back are Kasegriller cheese and garlic.
    In Afrikaans "Wors" is sausage..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    johnmitchell said:
    leemschu said:
    Also what kind of sausage it that?
    The sausage in the front left is "Boerwors" direct translation would be Farm sausage.. Very traditional !!! Next to that in the middle are pork sausages.. Far right is "Sosatie wors" a curry flavor..( slightly sweet taste).. The sausages at the back are Kasegriller cheese and garlic.
    In Afrikaans "Wors" is sausage..
    Dang....great eats, great wildlife views.....what more could one ask? What a great time.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    John....a little something for you (daughters puppy).....we need what he's drinking. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    johnmitchell said:


    Too many beverages... Similar situation to @Mickey famous wings pics !!!
     Haha, it happens to the best of us. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,832
    Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing.  Amazing pics of the wildlife, and it looks like you were definitely "roughing" it with the lodging.  Hope you had a great time and glad to have you back.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Wow, what a trip! I think Africa is one of two continents neither me nor my wife have been to. I don't think either of us really want to visit Antarctica. 
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    That looks like a super nice get away. Thanks for sharing. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Looks like a great trip.  .

    My buddy Henrik goes there all the time, he keeps a Yamaha Super Tenere adventure bike at his friend's place and tours around the country when he's there.

    He'll be playing guitar at brisket camp.
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    Nice pics. My parents just booked a trip to South Africa for next year. 
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,203
    Beautiful!! What a trip! Welcome home!! 
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • FarmerTom
    FarmerTom Posts: 685
    Wow!!!!  Interesting trip and great pics.  Making me a bit envious.  Glad you had safe travels.  Welcome home.   

    Tommy 

    Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
       1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,395
    nice trip. just googled tigerfishing and it looks like its really inexpensive for camping/fishing packages. tigerfish are on my list =)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,258
    Simply awesome! Great pics!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Enjoyed the pictures! Looks like a good set up, definitely on my list to do one day!
    LBGE
    AL
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,249
    Great pics. Added to list of places to go. Turns out a friend of ours is a keeper at Kruger.
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  • TacoChicken
    TacoChicken Posts: 17
    That looks Awesome, thanks for sharing. 
    LRG BGE 
    Maverick ET-732
    North Georgia
    Go Green Bay Packers

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