South Africa ... an overwhelming onshore experience

Welcome to South Africa ... Before heading to Johannesburg, South Africa (June 2, 2012), I with Malou and JL got a chance to enjoy the Universal Studio, Singapore to maximize our 12 hours waiting time for our connecting flight (from Manila to Singapore then to Johannesburg) South Africa ... My first onshore work assignment ... I will be staying in South Africa for around 6 months from June 2012 to November 2012 ... During my first month along with my other friends/colleagues visited Nelson Mandela Square, Gold Reef City Theme Park, and Lion & Rhino Reserve Nature Park. We've experienced real wildlife adventure at Lion & Rhino Reserve Nature Park. Seeing rhino, cheetah, tiger, lion, leopard, etc. up close and personal is such a delight and really a humbling experience. Last July 21-22, our group visited Kruger National Park (a 12-hour travel from our place in Pretoria, South Africa). This was another once in a life time opportunity to see other animals in their natural habitat. It's great to see group of giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffalo, springboks, hyenas, etc. They are all amazing. Around August, we've visited again Lion & Rhino Reserve Nature Park together with the new team members who came around July/August (after our first visit in the place). Again, a wildlife adventure that is worth-remembering when we return to our beloved country by November 2012. Yes, we’ve experienced snow last Tuesday (Aug. 7) here in Pretoria and other cities. It was a fantastic and wonderful feeling … It’s our first time … Everybody loves it even the South Africans. Further, the group is looking forward this October 11-14, we will be visiting Cape Town. Everyone is excited to see the Table Mountains, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World (2012). I would like to thank God for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Looking forward for more travels and wonderful journey. Life is beautiful!