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Gantaeno Nov 5, 2008

Yey!  Just wanted to share my happy news- I'm going to be spending six weeks in the Summer next year hugging penguins in South Africa   The project involves a lot of rehabilitation work and close contact so I'm really excited- I want to go now!

Only problem is the money, of course   I'm worried that my current plan (making and selling purses, flannels and other relatively cheap fabric-y things) is going to interfere with my bear making... This trip will cost my around £1300 all told   Still, once I knew about it I just knew I had to apply!

Does anyone who lives in South Africa know of anything great to do in Cape Town or Table View?  We've been looking up things to occupy our free time to really maximise the experience :)

All Bear Nov 5, 2008

What a great opportunity!  You go girl!  I'm sure you'll the finances will fall into place if you want it enough! :dance:

TamiL Nov 5, 2008

Lucky you, that would be wonderful 

Gantaeno Nov 5, 2008

Thanks guys!  You're right Paula, I'm sure it'll work out fine   I just have to find a balance between bear making and work XD  Money vs. Degree- obviously there's no compromise but still... argh! I need more time!!

I'm really looking forward to it a lot

pandamac Nov 6, 2008

Penquins are so much fun to be around! I wish I could get back to Antarctica and walk among them again......The memories just don't do it any more, I want to be back with them.

Enjoy the time with the penquins......take lots of picutres. I was not allowed to touch the penquins, hope they take to you hugging them!

pandamac

Jigpaws Nov 6, 2008

How fantastic Chloe.......you lucky, lucky thing   

I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time 

Hugs
Janice

Gantaeno Nov 6, 2008

Thanks Janice, me too! 

Ellen, if I don't get to hug a penguin whilst I'm there I will demand a refund   After all, this girl got to!

puca bears Nov 6, 2008

Ooooh, Chloe - how fantastic - LUCKY you! I assume this is linked with your Uni studies??????????
I'm so jealous - when I did Geology, the farthest i got was a field trip in N. Ireland - and it was dismally COLD!
My niece  (who I mentioned to you) got to do a six week field study on Vancouver Island last summer........
how times change!
huggies
Maria

Carolynn Nov 7, 2008

Hi Cloe

Well done and good luck. you will have loads of fun. THere is a big colony in Simons Town. Is that where you are going? Cape Town is beautiful and there is alot you can do there without spending too much. Kirstenbosch gardens is stuning (Botanical garden) and all the wineries. Ok they are espensive, charged about 4 times more for a bottle of water! But worth driving out to see the old houses. Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak make a stunning day out. We even saw a whale and her baby in the bay there. In Observtory in Cape Town there are some really nice clubs, very arty student area, I loved the atmosphere there. PM me if you need any help. Don't guarantee anything, but have spent a fair amount of time in Cape Town and am a South African. Would love you to have a good experience there. Will be going back in 3 weeks time for a month,  and getting really excited.  :dance:  :dance:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorNov 7, 2008

That is grand news, Chloe . . . I look forward to seeing photos of your adventure!

Gantaeno Nov 7, 2008

Thanks for all the info, Carolynn!  That'll be a big help- we're going to be staying at a house in Table View, but travelling out to the penguins so I'm not sure where they'll be

Don't worry Sue Ann and Ellen, you kno how I am for photos!  Hopefully we will be able to use the internet there too, so you should get lots of updates