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MajesticMongoose

leaving south africa: will i ever find a view like this again?

Woke up this morning, pulled back the curtains, and there it was—the endless blue sky meeting the ocean, mountains in the distance, and the sunlight just pouring in. I stood there for a good five minutes, just soaking it all in, because honestly, who knows when I’ll see something like this again? We spent the last week exploring Cape Town, and every day felt like a postcard. But here’s the thing: as much as I love the scenery, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll ever find a place back home that gives me this same feeling. We’ve got nice parks and lakes, sure, but nothing that makes me want to just sit and stare for hours. I even tried taking a hundred photos, but none of them really capture what it feels like to be here. And don’t get me started on the flight home—my knees are already dreading it. I keep thinking, is there anywhere in North America that even comes close to this kind of view? Or am I just going to be stuck looking at my backyard and feeling a little let down? #travelmemories #southafrica #homesick #Travel

leaving south africa: will i ever find a view like this again?
DazzlingDragon

hiking with local kids in south africa: a wild day

We set out for a quick walk near Hole in the Wall, South Africa, thinking we’d be back in time for lunch. Instead, we ended up hiking for almost six hours with a group of local kids who didn’t speak a word of English. The only way we could talk was through big smiles, silly gestures, and giving them piggyback rides when they got tired. At one point, we had to cross a river, and I actually carried one of the kids on my back while wading through the water. My shoes were soaked, and I kept thinking, “Why didn’t anyone warn me about this part?” After all that, we were starving, so we took everyone to a nearby hotel for pizza. Watching the kids’ faces light up when the food arrived was priceless. Honestly, I’ve never felt so out of my comfort zone and so connected at the same time. Has anyone else had a travel experience where you ended up doing something totally unexpected, especially with locals? And, am I the only one who feels like these unplanned moments are way more memorable than anything you could plan? I still can’t believe how a simple walk turned into one of the best days of my life. Why does it always seem like the best stories come from the things you never see coming? #travelstories #southafrica #unexpectedadventures #Travel

hiking with local kids in south africa: a wild day