By Prya Pindiprolu. The BSS Advanced Ensemble had the opportunity to go to Pilanesburg National Park to experience an African safari. We were lucky enough to see 3/5 of the Big Five. The Big Five are the 5 animals that hunters had difficulty killing. This includes Rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, and water buffalos. After Read more about Living the Lion King[…]
By Elizabeth Augustine. At first, I was not particularly happy about waking up at 5:00 AM, but it was worth it. Our safari began very early because the animals are more actve at dawn and dusk. It was quite cold and dark outside when we got on the bus to Pilanesburg, but by the time Read more about Tales of our Safari Adventure[…]
By Alana Eagan. On Saturday morning we took a trip to the Apartheid Museum. Even the entrance of the museum was moving as there were separate entrances labeled “Whites” and “Non-Whites.” The temporary Nelson Mandela exhibit truly showed all aspects of his life and all of the hats he wore – leader, comrade, negotiator, prisoner, Read more about Apartheid Museum[…]
A very short video compilation of some of our safari adventures in Pilanesburg. More video and pictures to come when we get home, we had an AMAZING day! https://youtu.be/inXMSmEIx08
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Well, it is Monday afternoon and I have just had a chance to type and upload five posts from the kids (Tara Porter, Elizabeth Vennari, Roman DiPasquale, Simon Wu, Baily Troyer). The post are fun, interesting, and certainly give you an insight into their interpretations of their experiences. This morning we woke up at 5:00 Read more about Here & There 2[…]
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By Baily Troyer. Never before have I seen a restaurant owner so cordial. At Robby’s Place in Pimville, Soweto we all enjoyed a homemade cooked lunch and dessert, From the looks of it from the street, Robby’s Place didn’t look like much, but it was definitely a place I will always remember. There was pop, Read more about Robby’s Place[…]
