After 2 weeks of just relaxing, it's off to work tommorrow. We leave Jo'burg at 12:45. Should get into Durban at 2ish. I am looking forward to just getting stuck in and working but also looking forward to get unpacked and settled in. Living out of a case is not really my favourite thing. I'll blog again when I've arrived. Thanks for reading.
Rob
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Jo'burg
Hey Guys.
Robbie here. From a very warm Jo'burg. Everyday so far has been very nice, very warm and generally nice to just relax in. Just been doing the usual things, stocking up on things I thought I bought or buying things that I forgot to bring. There's talk about going down to Rehoboth this weekend and just chilling out at the coast for a week or so, but we'll have to see. It was interesting to look as we drove around yesterday at people on the side of the street begging. Now, having been here many times before, it's not something new to me, but I was speaking to my aunty who was saying that there are certain guys who walk with a blind or handicapped man, making their begging more realistic and somewhat appealing. It turns out that most of these guys are from Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Up North. They are brought to South Africa as they are told it is a better way of life. It just makes you think, that if this is better than their life up north, there must be something seriously wrong with the state of Africa. It just made me think.
Well, thats all for now. Hope everything isn't too cold in Britain. Its actually just got a bit cold here, better turn the air conditioning down abit.
Rob
Robbie here. From a very warm Jo'burg. Everyday so far has been very nice, very warm and generally nice to just relax in. Just been doing the usual things, stocking up on things I thought I bought or buying things that I forgot to bring. There's talk about going down to Rehoboth this weekend and just chilling out at the coast for a week or so, but we'll have to see. It was interesting to look as we drove around yesterday at people on the side of the street begging. Now, having been here many times before, it's not something new to me, but I was speaking to my aunty who was saying that there are certain guys who walk with a blind or handicapped man, making their begging more realistic and somewhat appealing. It turns out that most of these guys are from Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Up North. They are brought to South Africa as they are told it is a better way of life. It just makes you think, that if this is better than their life up north, there must be something seriously wrong with the state of Africa. It just made me think.
Well, thats all for now. Hope everything isn't too cold in Britain. Its actually just got a bit cold here, better turn the air conditioning down abit.
Rob
Friday, September 14, 2007
In Dubai
Just arrived in Dubai. Its 12:45 local time and it's a cool 31c. The airport is ok, apart from they'd rather show german football, than South African rugby. The flight was ok. A little bit cramped but then i suppose thats my fault for being the size of a house. Can't wait to get to South Africa and just get into the swing of things. Now a nice 5 hour wait until the next flight and most importantly...breakfast!
Rob
Rob
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Cheers Guys
To all those who came out to say goodbye last night, cheers guys! Thanks for turning up, thanks for the drinks and I'll see you when I get back.
Rob
Rob
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Thank You
As the time to leave gets closer I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has supported me in this trip to South Africa, from organising events, attending events, donating money and generally being there, chatting to me and showing interest in what I'm doing! Be sure to check my blog as I update you with my progress!
Rob
Rob
Nearly There!
Well, after exactly 347 days of waiting, the time has almost come! It's taken a lot of hard work, but I know it will be worth while. Now it's just down to last minute shopping, saying goodbyes, and last minute panics from the mother!
Rob
Rob
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