We are off to Ngala Safari after a quick stay at the Outlook Lodge. The Lodge is located in a seemingly upscale suburb of Jo'burg. The Lodge is a large house converted to a B and B. It is surrounded by a high wall and iron gates. We entered the Lodge through a gate after entering the neighborhood through a security gate.
The Lodge is very comfortable, the food was great and we met some other fired up travelling soccer fans.
One troubling note. A number of supporters were injured at a friendly between North Korea and Nigeria. Ticketing problems and a rush to standing room only viewing terraces appear to be the culprits. An estimated 10,000 supporters were caught up in a stampede. FIFA was quick to point out that it did not organize the friendly or handle ticketing and the stadium is not one of the World Cup venues.
We should be out of cell range in Ngala so we will post safari pix and stories later this week. Can't wait to see the Big 5!
The Lodge is very comfortable, the food was great and we met some other fired up travelling soccer fans.
One troubling note. A number of supporters were injured at a friendly between North Korea and Nigeria. Ticketing problems and a rush to standing room only viewing terraces appear to be the culprits. An estimated 10,000 supporters were caught up in a stampede. FIFA was quick to point out that it did not organize the friendly or handle ticketing and the stadium is not one of the World Cup venues.
We should be out of cell range in Ngala so we will post safari pix and stories later this week. Can't wait to see the Big 5!
Stay away from guys with knives as you ignored my constant " stab proof vest" suggestions. Have fun.
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ReplyDeleteHow do you like your trip so far? (as my dad would say 5 minutes away from the house...) I-T-A-L-I-A ! ! ! Love and hugs from Roma xoxoxo Sue P.S. Love the pics you posted on FB of our coffee morning in Feb. Must plan another riunion over the holidays perhaps. Have fun and cheer for Italy!!!
Greg, Lets us know what matches you have tickets to. We want to look for you guys on the tele. The Connellys
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