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wrote on April 17, 2018
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6:13 pm
Dear Alan. Now I am sitting here having some biltong by the Pond....having sadly to say goodbye AGAIN (was at Swanage two years ago as a student). I am glad I came back even though its a year later than promised.. I'm also glad I got to see this country a second time and recognizing the change as well. I am totally convinced this has not been the last time to this beautiful sometimes difficult country...even though it might not be for work, but rather for a holiday next time. As last time, I leave this place with a certain sadness on my mind. It was a wonderful time here. Thanks AGAIN, my friend!. Yous Basti Bonorden Hamburg Germany
wrote on March 30, 2018
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6:06 pm
Dear Alan. Thank you fro a wonderful stay at Swanage! We loved being here! Some of our highlights were the Pilanesberg Safari, early morning car rides to bara, the lovely dinners at Fahrenheit, skydiving in Parys and the long and intense sessions of table tennis. We love Johannesburg, Swanage and large amounts of beer which you always kept cold for us. We really appreciate the you way you treat us, your interns and all the other people around you. Its always funny when you greet one of the guards in their own language by name. Thank you for your interest and care in us as well. You have made it impossible for us not to return to South Africa. BIRRA BIRRA BIRRA. This is one of the seven memories we shall take to the end of our lives for sure. Alexander, August Jon, Elida, Nina, Hans, Wilhelm Nico and Michael - your Norwegian Sons.
wrote on February 3, 2018
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6:00 pm
Dear Alan, our South African Dad. It was a pleasure living in your lovely home. Thank you very much for adopting us Austrians. We really enjoyed the trip to Pilanesberg and will remember all the amazing sightings for the rest of our life, especially getting soooo close to elephants. Although we didn't see leopard, we were so lucky to see wild dog. We also enjoyed meeting your family and friends. Thanks for being such an open hearted host and sharing your knowledge of Joburg and South Africa with us. See ya in the city of Mozart. Tom and Sebastian from Salzburg Austria.
wrote on February 3, 2018
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5:47 pm
Dearest Alan The days at Swanage have gone by much too quickly. Thank you for an incredible time at Swanage and in Joburg. It was an absolute pleasure to finally meet you and am so glad my sister recommended me to stay with you:) Please take care of yourself and do visit Vidhya and I when you can. Sharp Sharp Kal (Queen of Swanage) Perth Australia
wrote on January 6, 2018
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5:43 pm
Dear Alan Thank you very much for providing a home away from home for me over my 5 week elective. Your warmth and generosity provides all the Swans with a base to truly experience SA. Unsurprisingly the Pilanesburg was the absolute highlight, seeing lion in our first 10 minutes. Having the benefit of your local knowledge for all of our nights out and particularly the Swanage treatment at Fahrenheit. Your continuous energy and willingness to welcome my friend into your home and let us leave bags while we traveled Zim and Botswana made things so much easier. May the love and banter continue. Nick Coulshed (Sydney Australia) ps Hello Eka and James (who will be coming at the end of the year).
wrote on January 1, 2018
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5:37 pm
What can I say that hasn't already been said by everyone in the Swan Book. Well firstly, thank you for popping my safari cherry and for throwing in 2 leopards with 5 mins of entering the park. What a truly splendid experience which I will never forget. I am so grateful you made room for me to join you on duty in Pilanesberg. Secondly thank you for the fabulous restaurant visits. Thank you for providing such a safe environment in your lovely home and for the great pre marriage advice. Best of luck with whatever carzily wonderful future endeavours you take on. Gemma Goodwin xxxx, Albury Australia.
wrote on December 29, 2017
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5:28 pm
Dear Alan I've been trying to find a 6 STAR rating forever and I now have found one right here at Swanage. Thank you for hosting me and welcoming me into the Swanage family. I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to my first time in South Africa - our Pilanesberg safari that took off literally the day after I touched down in Joburg was amazing an d a real eye-opener to your uncanny ability to find animals. Swanage has been such a delightful and peaceful home for these last four weeks. Thanks for all the fond memories that I will cherish forever, from our stimulating dinner conversations and Monday nights at Fahrenheit feasts, that blew the thermometer off the scale to the hilarious hall way banter and epic gymn sessions together. It's been an enormous pleasure to spend this last month with you and it definitely won't be the last time at Swanage. Sherman - Sydney Australia.
wrote on December 9, 2017
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5:17 pm
Dear Alan You are lucky to have such a wonderful and homely house. Staying in Swanage brought me back to my childhood home. I am grateful that you were able to host me at such late and short notice. There serenity and peace was much needed especially after the epic 24hour trauma shift at Bara. And of course the local knowledge that is unparalleled in the Safari and the Braai you organised. I hope that one day I will be back in SA and Joburg. Lit Min Sam (University of Queensland).
wrote on December 9, 2017
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5:04 pm
Dear Alan Thank you very much for your very warm welcome at Swanage. This place provides you with everything you need to feel comfortable at this vibrant and challenging city. I have been impressed by the late night discussions about everything and the enthusiasm you had in explaining animal behavior in the Pilansberg. Take care, I will definitively be back in SA and Joburg. Hanning from Germany 9 December 2017
wrote on December 7, 2017
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3:51 pm
Hey Alan, the past three months passed by so fast. From my first day in Swanage I felt like home. Thank you a lot for so many things: All the really advices, which made life in Joburg so much easier, the awesome safari (Unfortunately without leopards), all the restaurants you showed us and the nice evenings we spent there together (I loved the Indian place) and of course all the enlightening and interesting stories about life and South Africa you shared with us. After the exhausting and crazy shifts in Bara I was always happy to know that there is a home with nice people and a lovely garden to relax. You are a great host and I would come back anytime. Hope to see you again! All the best wishes from Felix.
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