South Africa 27th Sept

[Rosoer]

Hi

A 'Just You' virgin, I am booked on the South Africa Explorer on 27th Sept - and, as now fast approaching, I am now excited and apprehensive all at once! Any tips anybody - temperature, clothing, food, is water drinkable etc? Also, any downsides to be aware of - obviously to travel together and not wander! Also, I would love to hear from anybody travelling on that trip, and touch base!
Roslyn

[sallyc]

Hi Roslyn
Glad to hear you're joining us on 27th. If you put South Africa in the search section you should come up with lots of helpful advice along with posts from six of us doing this trip. Also there is very helpful feedback in the advice section of the forum.
I'm not sure if we will have use of an airline lounge prior to our flight but if we don't and you'd like to meet up either before or after check in we can sort that out. I live very close to Heathrow so can easily get there at any time.
In the meantime if there are any questions you have which you can't find the answer to - just ask. It's natural to feel nervous whether this is your first or fiftieth trip - try to think of it as excitement rather than nerves.
Sally

[Yvonne25]

Hi Roslyn,
I'm a first timer also with JY and on the same trip. Sally has been a great help with all her advice and all the others that you can look up. I'm meeting Sally at Heathrow as never been there before and look forward to meeting you also. So excited can't wait.
Yvonne

[skippy]

Hi Roslyn

See my post at
http://www.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-42962-page-4.html

I have just come back and have given advice along the lines that you were looking for.

[mikew]

(10/08/2012 03:09 PM)Rosoer Wrote:  Hi Roslyn, Glad to hear from another fellow traveller on the South Africa trip in Sept. Like you, this is my first holiday with JY although I've done other singles holidays with Solos before now. Look forward to meeting you at Heathrow.
Mike

A 'Just You' virgin, I am booked on the South Africa Explorer on 27th Sept - and, as now fast approaching, I am now excited and apprehensive all at once! Any tips anybody - temperature, clothing, food, is water drinkable etc? Also, any downsides to be aware of - obviously to travel together and not wander! Also, I would love to hear from anybody travelling on that trip, and touch base!
Roslyn

[Rosoer]

(10/08/2012 05:24 PM)sallyc Wrote:  Hi Roslyn
Glad to hear you're joining us on 27th. If you put South Africa in the search section you should come up with lots of helpful advice along with posts from six of us doing this trip. Also there is very helpful feedback in the advice section of the forum.
I'm not sure if we will have use of an airline lounge prior to our flight but if we don't and you'd like to meet up either before or after check in we can sort that out. I live very close to Heathrow so can easily get there at any time.
In the meantime if there are any questions you have which you can't find the answer to - just ask. It's natural to feel nervous whether this is your first or fiftieth trip - try to think of it as excitement rather than nerves.
Sally

Hi Sally

Thank you so much for you reply - you have definitely encouraged the excitement, and have taken off that 'alone' apprehension - it's good to touch base and 'break the ice' prior to the adventure we are all going to share!
Such good and positive comments - looking forward to meeting you!
Regards
Roslyn

[Rosoer]

(11/08/2012 08:22 AM)Yvonne25 Wrote:  Hi Roslyn,
I'm a first timer also with JY and on the same trip. Sally has been a great help with all her advice and all the others that you can look up. I'm meeting Sally at Heathrow as never been there before and look forward to meeting you also. So excited can't wait.
Yvonne

Hi Yvonne
Thanks for the reply - it is so comforting to have such positive feedback - more excited now! Bit apprensive about clothes to take - looks like cold and hot 'togs' needed!
Look foward to meeting you.
Regards
Roslyn

[sallyc]

Don't worry too much about clothes - no one else really cares what other people look like, being comfortable is more important. I tend to go with cargo trousers and t-shirts and a hoodie/cardy for the days. Evenings aren't at all dressy - my black cargo trousers with tshirts and maybe one slightly dressy top will do. Don't forget your swimming cossie as some hotels have pools. I also take a wrap/ scarf which can keep my neck warm, shade me from the sun and also protect from dust.
Comfortable shoes are also a must - as skippy suggested, walking shoes or trainers should be fine.

[KeithH]

Hi to everyone going on 27 September. Well I've got my malarone, my rand, also booked the Cape Peninsula tour and have booked a trip to Robben Island so I definitely feel ready to go now!! Really looking forward to it & not long to wait.

Cheers Keith.

[Jan Myers]

I am also booked on this trip with the Victoria falls add on. Have been on a few trips before with various singles groups including Just You. Would love to meet up at Heathrow... Im coming down from Yorkshire by train and am aiming to be there between 3:00 and 4:00.
I would appreciate any information anyone has about money.... rough costs for lunches and drinks and general expenses... also the best way to take money and any other currencies needed besides SA rand and US dollars. Look forward to meeting all my fellow travellers soon. Jan