6:30 am: Fly from San Jose to Paris (lay over in Atlanta, Georgia).
Tuesday December 2
6:15 am: Arrive in Paris.
I plan to do some site seeing in Paris since I have a 16 hour lay over. The current forecast calls for rain or snow. I'll try to take photos regardless.
Rey and Liza arrive in the Paris Charles de Galle airport around 5:30 pm. I'll meet them in the airport some time before 9 pm.
11:15 pm: Fly from Paris to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Wednesday December 3
10:40 am: Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa.
1:10 - 2:05 pm: Fly to Nelspruit Kruger Airport.
Upon arrival: Transfer to Jock Safari Main Camp. About an hours drive.
That evening: night safari.
Thursday December 4
Early morning safari.
Afternoon safari.
Friday December 5
10:30 am: Transfer to Nelspruit Kruger Airport. About an hours drive.
1:35 - 2:30 pm: Fly to Johannesburg.
6:30 - 8:40 pm: Fly to Cape Town.
Meet up with Gareth, Rey's South African friend.
Pick up rental car and drive to Camps Bay.
About 11 pm: Arrive at 3 bedroom villa in Camps Bay (19 Fiskaal Road, Camps Bay).
Saturday December 6
Rey's 40th birthday.
We should have internet access in Cape Town and will post pictures, update blog entries, and check email.
Dinner at one of the best restaurants in South Africa, The Showroom.
Sunday December 7
No plans. We'll probably hang by the pool and explore our immediate surroundings. I'll try a traveler's workout program. I'm sure I'll be having withdrawals by this time. There aren't any 24 Hour Fitness centers in South Africa. (I looked.)
Monday December 8
Tentative plans: Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Tuesday December 9
No plans. We might go shopping, hiking, etc.
Wednesday December 10
Tentative plans: Kayaking on the ocean to see the penguins in Simon's Town.
Thursday December 11
Drive the Garden Route and go wine tasting. South African wine has become internationally recognized in the past few years. This international contingent must determine that for our ourselves. Wine tastings require full pours, correct?
Friday December 12
Gareth returns to Johannesburg, while we recover from all the wine the day before. We may do this by eating, exploring, and more shopping. (and more wine?)
December 13 - 14
No plans yet. We do need to go volunteer at a township for at least a day, and do more hiking, eating, and exploring. I'll have to try some of the local beers as well.
Monday December 15
12:20 - 2:20 pm: Fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
We might meet up with Gareth and get a tour of the city and have dinner.
20 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg +27 11 3225000
7:20 pm: Fly from Johannesburg to Dakar.
Wednesday December 17
1:45 am: Arrive in Dakar.
3:25 - 8:30 am: Fly to Atlanta, Georgia.
10:46 am - 1:05 pm: Fly to Salt Lake City.
3:00 - 4:02 pm: Fly to San Jose.
Thursday December 18
8:00 am: Back to work and the real world.
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