From Nick
Hi An,
Looks like you have had a brilliant time. Speak to you soon and have a good flight back.
Love Nick.
Response: Hey! I'm home!!! It's been brilliant. Will bore you very shortly with all the news!
From Michelle
Hey!
I went to Shamwari in July, its amazing isnt it!! I'm booking to go again in August! cant wait to get back to louis! Is Jason a ranger now? How bout Sean, you know if hes still there? Just asking as Im hoping ill see all the same faces next time I go!! Would be really nice to hear from you and talk to another Shamwari person!
Thanks!
Michelle xx
Response: Hey! I'm back in sunny UK now! Isn't that sad? It's been fantastic & can't wait to return. Jason certainly is a ranger & very much in demand!!! Louis was great & he hasn't changed. HAve a Wounded Springbokkie on me...
From Nat's Granddaddy
Hi Adja !
Now I am sure you will agree to the old saying "once Africa it is allways Africa". It gets into your blood.
Thank you for your splendid writting and keeping us uppdated. It has been a great pleasure and we wish yuo all the best.
Regards Joergen
Response: Well, Nat is now set up to continue the story & I very much look forward to reading her updates. I'll be over to visit very soon. Thanks for everything. xxx
From em n katy
em here, katy on knee so one handed typing so scuze no capitals.......
she has moved into her own room last night, bless..life in the fast lane for me eh. mum n dad up today so gonna log on and read all of your last few days as have not had chance.....last few days eh...jasus that went quick...trying to find the photos on the site...... a message says they love them and i cannot find them...help xxxx
Response: it's all go eh!!! glad you are well.when you log onto site there is list on right hand side titled 'photos'! It's above the messages.
From Ros, Kate, Rachel an
Seen all your pictures here at Trie, in France. I'm back home about when you are! You're clearly having a wonderful time. Much love from us all, Ros
Response: Yes,it's wonderful. Can't believe I'm in my last week. There's so much work still to be done..... xxx
From sar
Wow! It's so amazing to read all this. What an increadible experience.
Thinking of you and wishing you a happy birthday tomorrow.
x
Response: Thanks. Birthday was great. Much food, booze & throwing of me in the pool...!
From Neighbour
Stumbled upon your page. I'm living on Lalibela Game Reserve (otherside of Sidbury!). One of your Ground Hornbills came to visit last week - was awesome! Looks like you guys work harder than we do. The elephants are beautiful!! Welcome to the Eastern Cape, enjoy it!
See you at Sandflats!!
(bring your cute rangers and we'll bring ours!)
Response: Thanks! Are yours as cute as ours???
From Angie B
Wow how jealous am I!!!! If only I had the sense to have said 'fancy a travel buddy' when you booked this last year and I could be there too, not sat in sunny Shepton (raining!) feeling very pregnant now!!! Although all that alcohol and your driving could be scarey! See you soonish love Ang xxxxxxxx
Response: Well, I am an accomplished drinker & driver - altho not at the same time!! You'd love it here, though I don;t think we'd be able to drag you away from the elephants! xxx
From Sarah N
Hi Anja,
Just wanted to check in and say hello. Sounds like you're having a fantastic time! Carry on making the most of it - I hope the rest of it is as good as it's been so far, if not better!
Thinking of you.
Lots of love, Sarah & Keith. xx
Response: Thanks. Lovely to hear from you! I'll give you the full photo show & commentary when i return.... xxx
From Ivan Haack-Hamilton
Hi Anja + all potential ranges!
Nice to hear about your fantastic trip to other parts of the area!
Knowing Nathalie I'm very proud of your bungy jump's and I can only imagine how happy you were afterwards :o)))
I'm obviously looking forward to watch the video of it!!!
I will not be surprised in case you all decide to dive with sharks as well - even though I hope you won't do it!
Finally, it's nice that Nathalie has found so good friends in all of you down there...
Best regards,
Ivan Haack-Hamilton
(Nathalie's father)
PS.: Take a beer - or two - on me in the pub, you have all earned it!
Response: Can I make that a vodka?? Lovely to hear from you! Nat & myself are having such a fab time. It's been great spending time with her...
From Christian
Hi Anja,
Greetings from DK. I'm Nat's brother. It's such a cool website you've made! It's really nice to read the diary and look at all the pics ;) Sounds like you're having a great time! Can't believe you and Nat really took that jump. Must have been the greatest thrill ever! Can imagine the frightened look at Nat's face before the jump *lol*
Have a great time!
Sincerely
Christian
Response: Yeah, I be posting some pictures of that in the very near future... Great to hear from you.
From Simon (Hubby) Pt 2
Contrary to scurrilous rumour, the house is perfectly clean (aside from Kazus corner), as am I
hic!
Great to speak to you and Nat yesterday did those ostriches look a bit scared as you both thundered towards them, saddles in hand
?
I have set-up a bungee, made from elastic bands cleverly spun together, off Pulteney Bridge for when you come back.
Oh, and a Tyrannosaurus Rex ran down Milsom Street last week!
Love you!
xx
Response: Pulteney Bridge is nothing... look for something higher. How about the top of the Abbey??? Did you manage to profile the T Rex! It's very important for identification purposes.... xxx
From Dan,Lizi & Tom
Yo AJ,
we`re all so thrilled for you having a such a fantastic life experience. Give Patch a scratch behind the ear from me and give all the neck-its my warmest regards. (If you need help cleaning up my brother when you get home from the puddle of his own filth I`ve got a hose you can borrow.
much love
XXXXX
Response: sounds like i may need it.. lots of love xxx
From Helle Laursen
Hey Anja
So great to read all about the trip. I'm a friend of Nats parents.
Keep up the good spirit
from Helle
Response: Thanks a lot! We're having so much fun.
From Sar x
Forget the Wild Dogs - I want to know what an Smeagal looks like. By the sounds of it they're the ones that need protecting.
Talking of lesser spotted creatures, you'll be pleased to hear I saw a brown cow today - I was almost 50 metres close to it. There it was standing against a background sky of drizzly rain. Amazing stuff, bought a tear to the eye.
Tomorrow, local expert Trevor is going to take me to see a sheep he say frequents the field nearby. I can't beleive I'm finally going to see a sheep. Trevor says not to get close enough to count it, as they can make you fall asleep.
Response: Bless you! So glad you're getting out there with the local wildlife.... xxx
From Mike P
Wow, fab time! At now you're getting some training that'll come in handy on your return home to work - firearms!
Keep on keeping on.
X X X
Response: And I'm so glad they're live rounds....!! xxx
From lisa
Hope you are having a great time, it looks like a great experience Enjoy
Love lisa
Response: Thank you!
From Alex maddie
How are you doing have you really been able to fire a weapon,and can you bring it home??Granny says"Anja get your gun! See you soon"
Response: Yes I really did & no I really can't!!! Thanks guys. xxx
From Esther
Hi Anja, Sounds like you're having an amazing time! I didn't expect there to be quite so much activity as far as alcohol is concerned........but then again I should have guessed! Glad you're feeling better. Am very impressed by all the running! Keep having fun! lots of love xx
Response: Where there's me, there's ALWAYS alcohol!!! xxx
From Inge Dostrup
Hi Anja.
Great experience for you.
You and Nathalie keep up the good spirit.
From Nats friend.
Response: Thanks! It's great to hear from Nathalies friends & family!
From mave
Hi Anja
looks and sounds like your having a great time
see you soon
love mave roy hayley cinders & breezer xx
From Haack-Christensen
Dear Anja !
I am Nathalie's grandfather, thank you for your information. Keep up the good and informative work.
Regards Grandfather
Response: How lovely to hear from you! We're having a fab time & I'm loving sharing time with your beautiful grand-daughter! Will keep you updated... xxx
From Jules O'Neill-Shaw
Hey hon - what an amazing time you're having! It sounds terrific, though I'm with Natalie your room mate on the spider issue ... ;-)
Been keeping your place at Lizzie's ... it's an open return!
Keep having a fantastic time, and thanks for sharing it.
Love, Jules x
Response: Yeah, it's the best! Lucky I'm not scared of spiders - altho they are rather large....
Hope FAME is going well?
xxx
From Rob
Shares in InBev (who own Stella) have increased 3-fold since you left! Can't think why.
Response: Somehow I'm not surprised! Maybe try out the Fosters occassionally?
From Emily (Worldwide Exp
I am so pleased you are having a great time - I love the photos, and you have seen the Wild Dog already - on your first day, I am so jealous!!! I hope all is going well with you and Nathalie, I am very glad to hear the two of you are in a room together, I imagine you to will get on well as you are both very friendly! Have a great time and have a springbok at loui's bar for me!
Emily
Response: Louis bar is making an absolute fortune... Shooters galore!
We're having the absolute best time & have been v v lucky with our sightings.