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My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia. Pictures & update

This is a once in a life time trip for me. I wanted to see if there are any BCP guys near where I am visiting. I'll buy the beers or coffee. I didn't want to fly half way around the world and get home and find out one of you guys were right next door.

It would be fun to meet any BCP guys and trade some flying stories.

Here is my Itinerary
September 24, 2011 Johannesburg, South Africa 1 night
September 25-30 Richards Bay at Zulu Nyala 6 nights
October 1-2 Nelspruit with business associates
October 3-5 Capetown At The Cape Grace Hotel

October 6-9 Maun Botswana At Eagle Island Camp at Xaxaba, Savute Elephant Camp

October 10-11 Livingston Zambia At Royal Livingston Hotel

October 12-15 Johannesburg South Africa At The Davinci Hotel

Cheers...Rob
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Re: My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia. Want to meet?

Nice trip!

I have been to most of those places for both vacation and family.

Enjoy it! =D>
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Hey Rob,

Make sure you go fly with this guy.

http://www.bush-air.com/

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ZPilot wrote:Nice trip!

I have been to most of those places for both vacation and family.

Enjoy it! =D>


Thanks ZPilot I will try, shouldn't be to hard. :D

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GumpAir wrote:Hey Rob,

Make sure you go fly with this guy.


Hahahahahahaha.
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Re: My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia. Want to meet?

If your flight diverts into Jeddah post a note, I'll bring a non-alcoholic beer.
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GumpAir wrote:Hey Rob,

Make sure you go fly with this guy.

http://www.bush-air.com/




"Crocodile Bungee" :roll:
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Re: My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia. Want to meet?

Rob, if you get to Kruger.... there is a cool Tree House you can sleep in.
No electricity... and the night noises can be a bit spooky down below!
Rents for a reasonable price and includes meals up at the Boma.. in the main compound.
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Re: My trip to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia. Want to meet?

Right now in the Virgin Atlantic VIP Lounge in L.A. This is the only way to travel. Included in the ticket. Superb bathrooms with showers. Lots of good food and wine, hard liquor, beer and soft drinks. Sitting here watching planes land and eating and drinking.

Depart 9PM 10.5 hr to Heathrow 5 hour lay over 11.5 to Johannesburg. Another VIP lounge a Heathrow. I hope I can sleep on the 747. I am pretty high on life now. It could be the adult beverages :D

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Those lounges are a good way to get away from the crowds for a bit... while waiting.
Go easy on the free drinks... or you might miss an exciting takeoff.
One without you !!! :wink:
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flightlogic wrote:Those lounges are a good way to get away from the crowds for a bit... while waiting.
Go easy on the free drinks... or you might miss an exciting takeoff.
One without you !!! :wink:


Will do :wink:
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Can you find a friend for me that owes me $10 million? I sent him $10 grand 5 years ago because he said he was going get $50 million from a bank, but needed $10 grand to release it. He said he was going to give me the $10 million for helping him out :roll:
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Well, we made it to London. Me think 10.5 hr and in a while 11.5 in a metal tube is a bit long. It will be worth it. Next stop Johannesburg.

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Be thankful you get a layover to get out & stretch some. 18hrs strait with 1 stop, to Manila in an Airbus feels more like traveling on a GreyhoundBus!
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Made it to Johannesburg. Pics later. People nice and speak English.

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Guns are ok if you check them at the door. LOL
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Don't drink to much complimentary alcohol. :D
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I don't think I can ever fly coach long distance again.
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North to Zulu Nyala in the morning.

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Hey guys: having as much fun as a pilot can have without his plane. Seen lions, elephants, cape buffalo, 4 different types of antelope, giraffes, zebras, baboons, monkeys, hippos, crocks.

Internet sucks so no pics now. When I get to Cape Town.

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You saw a Hippo?? What she look like? Was she wearing a bikini and eating cake? :D

Sorry, I couldn't help myself [-X
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58Skylane wrote:You saw a Hippo?? What she look like? Was she wearing a bikini and eating cake? :D

Sorry, I couldn't help myself [-X


And she ask about you.

Sorry I couldn't help myself. :D

Great time in Kruger National Park South Africa. Seen the big 5

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58Skylane wrote:You saw a Hippo?? What she look like? Was she wearing a bikini and eating cake? :D

Sorry, I couldn't help myself [-X


And she ask about you.

Sorry I couldn't help myself. :D

Great time in Kruger National Park South Africa. Seen the big 5

Cheers


Sweet :oops: Hey man..... winter is right around the corner :P
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