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wrote on August 1, 2015
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4:23 pm
I can't believe this is coming to an end. Four weeks isn't a long time, so it was all bound to end sooner than later. With everything I've experienced it feels as if I've been here so much longer. On one of our first nights we talked about that the experience/teaching in the hospitals would only be 50% medical. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to come out here and improve my skills in trauma, but I am even more grateful for all the talks, we've had and all the life lessons you've taught me. You are an amazing person with an open heart, warm personality and you're hospitality goes beyond words...I am happy to have met you and am sure we'll spend more evenings together drinking tea and playing "relationship chess" on the squares of the kitchen floor. Now big sister swan is leaving, but it is not without sadness in my heart for I will miss you and all of my newly found brother/sister swans. Lindaborg82@gmail.com
wrote on June 13, 2015
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4:42 pm
To my South African dad
Our Swan Commander, Father Alan, Vusi, thank you so much for hosting us these 8 weeks. You've been a father, a teacher, a mentor and an amazing host! Swanage will always be my home away from home and definitely my port of call when I return to South Africa. I know this is definitely just the beginning of my adventures here in Africa and there will be many more experiences to be shared. in addition, this book isn't big enough to contain all the memories. To all future medics....1) Congrats on choosing Swanage: You've chosen well 2) Do consult Alan when planning your trips around Africa 3) Drive safely and wear your seat belts 4) Finally, just make Swanage your home and enjoy. I will see you again Alan, hopefully in the near future. Hope to see you in Singapore. Much love Don
wrote on June 13, 2015
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4:34 pm
Father Alan, it's been exactly 2 months since you accepted us into your home and on behalf of all three imperial puppies, I can safely conclude that we have enjoyed every single moment of it. Living in Swanage has been great! I would like to thank you for all the memories, the big manly hug at Oliver Tambo Airport, the braais, the stories, the Big 5, the people are only but some of the things that I will carry with me and for that I am thankful. Most of all thank you for your prayers, they came in very handy in Nambia. Swan Commander, Trip Advisor, Dr P, Vusi, The Doctor-Priest Guy, whatever people call you, the one common denominator is that everyone I met knows you as a beautiful soul. Keep shining and spreading the unbounded love you have to all that have the pleasure of being in your presence. Swanage is unlike other places because it is not "accommodation" but a home. I am a better person as a result of Swanage and the people I have met here. See you soon (Rasheed double puppy Rabiu)
wrote on March 22, 2015
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3:21 pm
I honestly couldn't recommend a better place to stay
Dr Alan Peter's generosity, kindness and hospitality brings together medical comrades from the world over, combined with his excursions such as camping trips in Pilanesberg, where he is a part time game ranger, together with trips he often does to the Kalahari etc, experience in rural medicine, will give u a once in a lifetime experience and friendships of a lifetime and a true experience of South African culture and generosity from the inside.
His braais (bbq's) and inspired cooking is only second placed by his kind generosity.
His extensive list of "swans" (named after the house name of "Swanage", is truly international.
Leaving South Africa and its memories will lead to heart wrenching goodbye as u leave after a stay here
Dinesh Ratnapala
General surgeon
Australia
wrote on February 3, 2015
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5:32 pm
I don't even know how I can thank you.
How can I thank you for welcoming me in your wonderful house?
How can I thank you for making me fell like home?
How can I thank you for getting me in touch with all those lovely people at Swanage who became friends?
You, Swanage and its residents made my stay in Johannesburg a wonderful and unique time.
You, Swanage and its residents made me learn and taste so many new and exciting things.
You, Swanage and its residents simply made me happy.
A bientot mes amis.
wrote on February 3, 2015
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3:34 pm
Sehr nettes Wohnen in Johannesburg speziell für Medizinstudenten. Es ist immer gut gebucht und man kommt schnell in Kontakt mit anderen Studenten und Ärzten aus aller Welt. Dazu hat man mit dem Eigentümer jemanden, der sich sehr gut in JoBurg auskennt und auch in den Nationalparks der Umgebung.
wrote on December 27, 2014
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9:57 pm
Cher Ala(i)n, Au debut, merci beaucoup, beaucoup pour tout. Pour ta generosite ton soutien, ta gentilesse, ta patience et l'attitude positive. So since I feel now much more comfortable even in writing English, compared to the beginning I will switch to English, It has been a great pleasure to have had the possibility spending two months with you. Even looking forward to Capetown, I feel already sad to leave this place while writing this. I made such incredible experiences in joburg and I feel to have become a doctor more than ever before. It would not have been possible without your place at at Swanage, which could calm you down and make you feel at home even during Christmas. Actually to end my essay I will switch back to french because it reminds me of the year I spent there. C'est bien de voir que tu as cree une nouvelle l'arche pour moi. Dans ce cas moins pour les personnes handicapes mais pour les chirugiens "traumatises" Auf Widersehen Aurevoir et a bientot
wrote on June 26, 2014
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9:21 pm
Dear Alan and future Swans.
Thank you for your hospitality. When you told me that I have to feel like at home I didn't believe you, But it's truth that this house has something special that make you feel at home from the first moment.. Thank you for your delicious cooking and the good conversation during the suppers. The past 3 months have been an incredible experience at Bara and in your house. After a long and hard call at Bara the better thing I could do was coming back home and rest. your house became my home.
To all other swans, Anthony, Kumaran, Richard, Kishan, Brita, Ragnild, Ingvild we have spent magic moments together. thanks for being my family too far from home. I will miss you keep in touch!!!
To the future Swans. Please try to enjoy your time in South Africa. relax and calm down, if you are in trauma unit at Bara. It will be an amazing experience. Lots of kisses.
wrote on June 13, 2014
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9:34 pm
Dear Alan, Thank you for opening up your Swanage to us! From day one we have felt like part of a special kind of family. After a long day at Bara, it's been good to get home to this safe and warm environment. Than you for all guidance and advice - both medical,and personal. It's been a unique four weeks. the work you and your colleagues do at Bara is admirable. We've seen great creativity and endurance, you guys stretch the envelope post my amazement.. Alan, doctor, priest, cook, gardener, handy man, father-figure, musician, eternal optimist, story teller, game ranger - we will miss you a lot! Keep in touch hope to see you again someday. Lots of love.
wrote on October 18, 2012
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3:25 pm
“Best Medical elective & best host ever!!”
I have lived in swanage for 6 weeks whilst doing my medical elective at Bara. Swanage is the place to be! if your not shy of a great atmosphere/ location / best host (Alan)ever than this is the place for you. swanage is very spacious and accomodating. Alan will exceed your expectations as a host, his positivity, amazing cooking skills and his passion for safari will leave you homesick by the time you depart. 10/10 and would certainly return !
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