Author Archives: surfas-ing

Black, white and colored

Posted on December 12, 2011 by surfas-ing

The history of apartheid and what I, as a semi-open minded American, would consider racism was one of the most interesting pieces of my experience in South Africa.  The terms black and colored are used frequently and even though the … Continue reading →

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Crazy about Proteas & Penguins

Posted on December 7, 2011 by surfas-ing

My tan will fade and I have to put on shoes as I say farewell to South Africa and hello to Turkey. I’ve had such a great time in Cape Town that I have found little time to write and … Continue reading →

Posted in South Africa | 1 Comment

Below the sea

Posted on December 4, 2011 by surfas-ing

Some things you just have to do….one of those things in Cape Town is visiting The Western Cape; the drive from Cape Town is beautiful through the Dynefontein Mountains and wine vineyards. Our first quick stop on the drive was … Continue reading →

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Hakuna Matata, part 2 – a girl on safari

Posted on November 29, 2011 by surfas-ing

I’m not sure if it was the lack of sleep out of excitement, waking up at 4:45 am, or the 6-hour drive from Johannesburg but the first game drive at Nthambo Tree Camp felt surreal. I had only been in … Continue reading →

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Hakuna Matata, A day in the life of a girl on safari

Posted on November 27, 2011 by surfas-ing

To say I had an amazing time would be an understatement. Going on a safari was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life! Since most of my knowledge of a safari came from either; 1. Visiting … Continue reading →

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Hop on, Hop off, shake a little groove tonight!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by surfas-ing

Yes, I spent 2 days riding around on the Original Big Bus Tour of London. Yeah, yeah totally dorky but totally fulfilled my dream of riding around on a big bus in NY! I pretty much hit the highlights of … Continue reading →

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To Bath and beyond…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by surfas-ing

What do you get when you combine waking up at 7:30 only to realize you’ve woken up an hour late for your pre-paid tour and running to catch the last pickup, a hour audio tour of Stonehenge, followed by an … Continue reading →

Posted in London, United Kingdom | 1 Comment

3 Days in the North: Manchester & Ed-in-Bra

Posted on November 19, 2011 by surfas-ing

After spending a few days in London, I took a train North to Manchester. Jamie, my sorority sister, greeted me at the train station. If you are shocked and wondering how you didn’t know I was in a sorority, get … Continue reading →

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The only way is…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by surfas-ing

Essex! Yes, I’ve come part of the way around the world to watch trash TV. Please find a way to watch the British show, The Only Way is Essex, it’s f’in hilarious. Granted, I couldn’t understand half the things they … Continue reading →

Posted in London, United Kingdom | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Travelin’ light “ish”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by surfas-ing

Surfas-ing in London As Widespread Panic once sang, Travlin’ light is the only way to fly…. I tried. I really, really tried. Although my amazing space planning skills really paid off, I left zero square inches to spare and I … Continue reading →

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