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Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:12 pm
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Martin
I know exactly what you mean, I am lucky enough to have visited RD & Isandlwana at least once a year for the last 10 years, and will hopefully continue to do so.
Isandlwana, whenever I am ...

Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:21 am
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Robin
When you say middle drift, is that shown on Google map as Jameson's Drift, or are they two different places ?

AG

Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:41 pm
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I have a pristine copy of the book, no marks, could pass as brand new - is it worth attempting to sell it do you think? If so then for what sort of price - do you think I might actually be successful ...

Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:32 pm
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Ken/Mel

Thanks for posting the GE image, that's just how I was seeing it also, so it is very reassuring to know we are on the right track.

Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:31 pm
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Ken
Your confirmation of the co-ordinates is encouraging, I think we will give it a go (weather dependant), I've followed the track from the main road and can see the grove of trees you refer to on G ...

Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:40 am
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KIS

I can now see the track you mean, I've followed it, and managed to arrive at the co ordinates you gave, with the two white buildings set within a group of Zulu roundel huts.
Quite a way off th ...

Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:48 pm
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KIS
I really appreciate your perseverance on this.
I am now trying to do the journey on GE, and it is difficult.
I think I'm on the ridge after the white track peters out, but it is all a bit vague ...

Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:41 pm
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KIS
All comments have been taken on board, and it has given us something to think about. At the moment we're leaning towards having a go on our own, but no signposts is a bit deterring.
We will loo ...

Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:11 pm
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KIS

Many thanks for your comments, the vehicle we intend use should cope with difficult roads, but are there any sign posts to indicate the correct turning off the main road ? It is something we w ...

Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:58 pm
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On a forthcoming trip to KZN, a colleague and I were discussing a vist to the grave site of Cetshwayo. I can see where it is on a map, but are we allowed to make our own way there and visit ?
We have ...

Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:27 pm
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Come on Neil & Mel, you can't leave us all wondering !!

Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:44 pm
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Neil
On a forthcoming trip to Fugitives Drift, I would like to visit this spot, as I am familiar with the Illustrated London News drawing. The narrow causeway you mention, do you mean on the Natal si ...
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