Monday, March 14, 2011

Dream Vacation: South Africa







In honor of the season finale of The Bachelor tonight (I'm rooting for Emily but I think he'll pick Chantal), I had to discuss my ultimate dream vacation-a South African safari.  I can't imagine a more exhilarating adventure than being able to roam through the jungle among hippos, lions, zebras, etc, ride elephants, and sleep in luxurious tree houses.  I hope to one day make it here, but until then I have a mindless/awesome reality show finale to tide me over.  Will you be watching The Bachelor tonight?

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

That would be amazing! Somehow Ive always missed out on The Bachelor.

Josie said...

I've never watched, but it's exactly my kind of show... I may have to start. I'd also LOVE to go on a safari someday; there's something so exotic about it!
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annelise said...

Going on safari is on the top of my list as well. How amazing. I worked with a guy once who went on safari and they slept in tents in the wilderness. He said they could hear lions prowling around outside while they were inside with their sleeping bags pulled right up to their chins :) Sounds deliciously terrifying.

Brenna said...

I used to love the Bachelor - but I don't watch it here in France! I would love to go to South Africa...I just went to North Africa for the first time and loved it!

little luxury list said...

I'd love to go to South Africa! My husband opted out so i'll have to convince some girlfriends. It would be so amazing!

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Gabriel said...

An African Safari? I'm ready, let's go!

tara said...

i'm so excited for the bachelor tonight!! seeing them in south africa has definitely made me want to go! i cheated and read reality steve's blog about who wins!

Lindsay said...

I cant wait! Hope your well girly :)

k said...

That would be amazing!

Kristyn Burtt said...

I know who he picks! I won't spoil it for you though. :)
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Marcie said...

YES! SO fun! That last picture has me laughing, and I am definitely watching tonight. I LOVE Emily, but agree that he probably picks Chantal.

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Katherine said...

I would love to go to South Africa! Great photos, thank you for posting!

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PursuitOfLLT said...

i just saw a clip on access hollywood live about the bachelor! i don't watch the bachelor but all my friends love Emily.

I would die to go on a safari!! my friend went on one of those private, luxury safaris and it sounded amazing. it is definitely something i'd love to do--luxury safari or more my speed-regular. haha

torrie said...

I've heard it's a "must-do" vacation... someday, right??

I never got into the bachelor, but I do watch another mindless reality show- Survivor. Oooh, and this season's a good one =).

Have fun dreaming/watching tonight!

Jamie said...

I never watch the bachelor...just never been able to get into it.
South Africa?!? Now that's something I can get into! I would LOVE to take a trip like that. It's definitely on the bucket list!

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Val said...

That would be the coolest vacation, ever. I think it would also be a little scary too. = )

nikki said...

This looks amazzzing!


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Anonymous said...

Agreed that would be amazing. Anything involving animals, I'm in!

Alicia Lund said...

Oh this is my ultimate dream vacation too! One day!! :)

Sam W. said...

my grandma has a house there but i still haven't been to visit...i totally need to soon!

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

What an amazing vacation! One day....

Kayla said...

I would love to go to South Africa. If you go count me in! You can pack me in your suitcase.

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Amber said...

no Bachelor for me, but that would be an awesome trip

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Oh me too! I actually haven't tuned into the Bachelor much this season but caught the one a few weeks ago when he was with the three girls in SA. Such a dreamy place! And the cool thing is that I'm doing buisness with SA right now and I might have to make a trip down there soon! Finger's crossed :)

Marie said...

I would love to go on a safari and see a lion up close just like in the 2nd picture.:D

Happy Monday, Valerie!:D

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georgia ~ gi gi said...

A Big Monday Hello Valerie :)
Oh, that would be a super cool vacation! I want to be in that tree house!
Have fun watching the Bachelor!
xo
gi gi

Jess said...

My dad has actually promised me a trip to South Africa the summer of 2012 - can't wait!

Lila said...

I just started watching bachelor with 6 girls left and now I can't seem to get enough. After seeing the tree house that Chantel stayed in with him I can't get Africa out of my mind. Definitely a dream.

Tabitha said...

Urgh if only I wasn't happily married and Brad Womack wasn't so much a tool than I could be there with him. Ha!

Nicole Marie said...

we're watching it right now. i want to go there too!!

Ashley said...

If you go, take me with you! That is seriously my dream vacation too!

Annie said...

Ditto on dreaming about this incredible vacation on a regular basis! I love all of these images. I have not kept up with the bachelor this season, but now I'm curious about Emily and Chantal.. :) xo

STYLE'N said...

I actually watched the last episode (although didn't watch the entire season). And yes South Africa would be amazing. It's on my list...I have been to East Africa on safari's but the wineries, town, beaches, and safari's all make South Africa so desirable! One day....

caknitter said...

I'm a devoted Bachelor watcher and was rooting for Chantal, but then heard he picked Emily. Did you watched ATFR? The relationship looks like it's not going to last. Already fighting and breaking up is not a good sign. Oh well, add it to the statistics. :-(

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