Month: April 2006

  • Tuesday 25 April 2006 Highlights: Chateau De Versailles, Climbing the Eiffel Tower Setting off early for my first day in Europe I decided to visit the Chateau De Versailles.   The wealth of the palace is unbelievable, it’s no wonder Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were taken from this palace by the France poor.  The grounds…

  • Monday 24 April 2006 Highlights: British Airways First Class Lounge (Heathrow), arriving in Paris

  • The tour was absolutely great.   The group I had, and our guide Jan, were outstanding and everyone got involved.   I still find it hard to believe I bungy jumped from 216 metres!   The wild life and awesome nature reserves are incredible and I’d highly recommend a visit. Next stop Europe.

  • Sunday 23 April 2006 Highlights: Accommodation upgrade, almost missing my flight out of South Africa The final day in South Africa turned out to be very rainy so a good day to leave.   I stayed in different accommodation last night as Drifters had overbooked and I got a better place.

  • Saturday 22 April 2006 Highlights: Visiting Robben Island, our guides personal stories and insight, tasty Springbok Today marked the 2nd last day in South Africa and the first since the tour ended.   I ended up going to Robben Island during the day with my new friend from Belgium Inge. The ride over was very…