On wednesday i arrived in Hazyview, a town just outside Kruger National Park. Staying in a backpackers and went on a full day Safari!!! We were picked up at 6am and got into the park at 7am. We went in a big open vehicle, like what you see on tv! So exciting! I saw giraffe, elephants, wildebeast, zebra, a pack of white rhino's, impala, kudo, a leopard (which is quite rare), monkeys, baboons, wildpigs (like Pumba from Lion King!), hippos and heaps of birds. There have been heaps of fires so alot of the park is burnt which is such a shame. I didnt get to see a lion or buffalo which i was very disappointed about but tomorrow i am going on an early morning and then sunset/night drive so hopefully will see them then!
Today i am going on a 2hour quadbiking ride through the forests and then tonight attending the Shangana evening festival. It is an traditional African performance and feast.
It is all flame-lit in the chiefs village where the history of the Shangaans is presented through dance and singing, then we have dinner in the huts! I am really looking forward to it. Should be an amazing cultural experience!I miss everyone (all my kiddies and friends) back at jane Furse but will return on Sunday. Not as much as i miss everyone in Australia!
Lots of love from Africa xoxoxoxoxox
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bleauh....
Hi Carly!!
I have just finished reading your blogs. It all sounds absolutely amazing! I applaud you on being so pro-active and passionate and having the personality and intelligence to get your self to the places you want to be in life.
From what I have read, it seems that things here seem somewhat trivial, what you have the privilege of witnessing and being involved in is more than what most people can even dream of.
I have so much respect for you and everything you are doing. It's incredible, an experience that will stay with you forever.
When you come back to Australia, please bring a bit of Africa and your passion, drive, empathy and humility with you.
Now that I have finished my D&M rant(haha), stay happy and safe!
From Rebecca (Your cousin James' better half!!)
Hi Cargs,
it is great reading about your amazing adventure in south africa as well as in life!!!
take care
love
Phil, Merryl Luke & Loz
As a very proud dad I am amazed at how well you have taken to South Africa...not that I doubted that you wouldn't. It sounds like parts of SA have taken to you too. All the family in lennox are jealous of what you have achieved and experienced in such a short time. we constantly think of you and realise you are fulfilling your ambitions you have had for a long time. i get the feeling that there will be some very sad young kids over there that will not look forward to you having to leave at the end of the year.
Continue to stay safe and healthy on your unbelievable journey.
Dad(Tony), mum (Ruth) and bro(Matt)
hey bindo..
all sounds good and that ur havin fun..
show the kids the bum wiggle.
they will love that
hah tlk soon
trent xxoxox
We hope you will come back and talk to the students at Xavier about you travels.
all the best
gloria and laurie in the library
Hi Carly,
First chance to read your blog, sounds like you are having a great time. Enjoy!!
Cheers
Jaffa
Hi Carls, Wow!! So envious. I have just printed off all your comments and will post them to Grandma & KB. Can just imagine the Safari!! Keep up the great work with the school kids. How about class sizes!!We are just getting all new furniture in our classrooms through Govt funding, wish we were able to get our old unwanted desks to SA. Hope you are well - enjoy!!
Love from Jen P
Carly,
It is wonderful to hear that you are loving your time in SA. Just think, this time last year, the thought of going on safari was lost in the mire of HSC. Puts it all ino perspective doesn't it! We are so pleased that you are acting on your ideals and reaping the rewards of it. Stay safe. Love Mr and Mrs H and Abbey.
Hi Carly, Sounds wonderful , enjoy every new adventure Lots of love Jen P
WHAT THE MUFF!!
I just discovered you have a blog spot!!! that excited to hear about ur adventures!! I am that proud of you. I have put the collage you gave me for my birthday on the wall above my bed. Grant (my new house mate who happens to be the biggest hell man ever) and sam call it my shrine to carly and are very sick of me talking about u lol. no i am not a lesbian!!! my brother scottie is here staying with me for two weeks so stoked havnt seen him in 6 months.. trust me 6 months flys u will be home seing ur family before u know it. but im sure ur way too busy savin the world to notice the time go by. Tim lives down the road from me know with this nice chick called hayley who is in yr 11 at trinity she knows u. Her mum owns the unit and somehow your name came up when tim was applying for the room and the mum goes " anyone who is friends with carly is perfect to live here" so he got the room lol I seriously miss you so much! Everyone in our uni course is always asking me how you are!! You are one very loved girl. Im gonna call into ur joint one of these days and make sure ur mum and dad arnt missing u too much!!! U better keep ur promise and come stay with me in newcastle when you get back in january. Guess what!!1 josh quit our course to do tourism he said it was because u cant wear a suit being a nATUROPATH.. CLASSIC!!!.
Anyway i better go bail into my room and study hardcore for phyto...( u will love phyto acutally learning usefull info)
Miss u more than u can imagine, love you billions.
TIPRAT LOU XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Babe!
Sounds like you are having an amazing time! Wish i was there with you to experience it all. Its raining in Sydney town and i'm getting pretty excited about my upcoming 21st party which unfortunately you will be away for. Never mind hope we can do some travelling together next year cos i think we would have an awesome time together. Keep on changing the world one little step at a time. love you loads and loads.
your Cuz,
Belinda xoxo
Hi Carls
We love reading all about your adventures........well done....your amazing and such an inspiration for all.
We always wonder what experience lies before you.
Take good care. We love you heaps.
Julie, Al, James, Tim and Jake
hey carly,
sounds like you are having an amazing time. such a great experience sounds like you've really made a difference o/s.
its so good that we can log on here and read about it though definately seems so unreal.
hsc in 64 days so things are starting to get stressful,
definately inspired to travel travle travel next year.
wow.
congrats on following your ambitions.
from rhiannon (y12xcc)
Hi darling girl
Dad has been telling me about all your wonderful experiences. I know you would be bringing much happiness and love into those little childrens lives. It was lovely to see your photo. I am down at phil's celebrating lukes 18th (he sends you lots of love)
love you heaps, take care
god bless nan fae xoxoxoxox
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