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Best time in JHB

Is it because everybody is doing their last minute xmas shopping? Or are people going later to work, or generally chilling somewhere on SA's coastline?

The weeks before and after xmas are normally the most tolerable in this city. I speak from a drivers perspective here. My drive to work literally takes half the time than usual and I arrive way more relaxed and in good spirits since I did not have to dodge cars squeezing in-front of me, nor speed up to rid those fog lights sticking to my bumper. There is a real sense of calmness on the roads at the moment, making me wish that these few holidays weeks could go on for ever.

What scares me though are the amount of people in shopping centers...did they all walk there?

How the traffic in your city?

Pic: poagao ny-nd 2.0

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By: Gregor | Tuesday, December 19 at Tuesday, December 19, 2006 | |

No speeding through the animal kingdom

Following a 10 hour drive, some red bulls, dry wors, roadkill, chewing gum, and a kick ass ipod playlist (thanks to Russ), I have reached destination: Johannesburg.

The drive went well, except on our way to Bedford, when a BMW traveling towards us, presented a completely shattered windshield, a crumpled roof and sprays of shiny blood all over the bonnet and windows. The last thing I wanted was a 300kg Kudu on my windscreen so I took it easy on the R350, one of the most hazardous roads I have ever traveled on. It is notorious for its high accident rate due to the large amount for wild animals roaming the area from the surrounding farm lands and game parks. I have traveled that route more than a dozen times during the last four years and every time encountered wild animals either jumping over or alongside the road – once even resulting in a full on emergency stop (damn Porcupine). The area is full of Kudu, Hartebeest, Vervet Monkey, Klip Dassie and small antelope – oh and apparently there are deer too, according to Russ.

On that note – since a lot of us rip Russ of about having seen deer in the Eastern Cape (it sounds absurd since they are not typically African animal species) I found this article which states that the early Settlers brought with them Fallow Deer, also known as ‘Takbok’, to the Bedfords area, over 140 years ago.

All in all, the trip was successful, the car is unpacked, now it is a matter of time getting used to the Jo’burg vibe again – looking forward to some really exciting times here

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By: Gregor | Wednesday, November 29 at Wednesday, November 29, 2006 | |

Time to leave

My blogging has been scarce lately, I know. But there has been numerous things to do before leaving for Johannesburg. Packing itself takes most of the time, and getting rid of appliances and furniture is a nightmare.

So with 48 hours left in this town I have said all my goodbyes, I have packed all my bags (nearly) and am enjoying the last day just chilling with my friends and girlfriend, eating out, having a couple of drinks and taking all of this in for one last time. This is an amazing place, this has been a wonderful and fantastic journey, and it's a good time to leave and move on.

My next blog entry will be from Johannesburg where a completly new life awaits me - see you there!

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By: Gregor | Monday, November 27 at Monday, November 27, 2006 | |

Gregoogle is ready - time to sprint!

Whilst everyone around me is going manic due to exam stress I have been revamping my blog, yes that is the beauty of not having to write exams any more, there is suddenly a lot of time.

Enjoy the new gregoogle menu bar at the top that will take you to my various online presences and a newly set out sidebar, with my all time favourite veeker mobile video player.With the start of a new life comes a new look. What does that exactly mean? Well, I am done with my studies. Finished! Four years of successful studies are completed and the real world is calling.

Life is moving fast now and in a few weeks I’ll be back in Johannesburg starting an internship at Creative Commons South Africa which I am highly excited about. (and check who is featured on the saCC website, hehe)

I will keep you all updated on the intriguing projects they have set out for me to undertake. What comes after that will have to stay a surprise!

Good luck to all writing exams! YOU CAN DO IT!

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By: Gregor | Monday, November 6 at Monday, November 06, 2006 | |