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Tag: Johannesburg

  • World Trip 2006: Day 5: Johannesburg, South Africa

    Sunday 2 April 2006 Highlights: Apartheid Museum Today I went to the Apartheid Museum.   I spent around 5.5 hours but easily could have spent a lot more (but my taxi was booked). On entry there is a ‘police’ vehicle used during the 80s when a state of emergency was declared (for about 5 years)…

  • World Trip 2006: Days 3-4: Johannesburg, South Africa

    Friday 31 March 2006 and Saturday 1 April 2006 Highlights: South Africa vs. Australia Test Match I went to the first 2 days of the South Africa vs. Australia Test Match at the Wanderers Cricket Ground.   I got fantastic seats, right behind the bowler’s arm. This is a great ground to watch cricket.  …

  • World Trip 2006: Day 2 – Soweto and Johannesburg, South Africa

    Thursday 30 March 2006 Highlights: Emotional visit Soweto township After taking the guard dogs for a walk with the host of the Jo-Burg Inn (I was the only guest last night) I headed off on a tour of Soweto.   Soweto is the home of the initial uprisings in South Africa and some of the…

  • World Trip 2006: Day 1 – Melbourne to Johannesburg, South Africa

    Wednesday 29 March 2006 Highlights: The trip beginning and no hassles with flights or transfers. After a farewell dinner I have a restless night thinking about everything that is ahead of me.   Will I be okay by myself, will I get sick during this very lengthy trip, what great experiences will I have?