If you’ve never heard of Couchsurfing before… based on my first experience… it’s a wonderful way to learn about a new place. I stayed with a couple named Odette and Neal in Cape Town, Africa and they were so hospitable!
Neal and Odette
They picked me up at the airport and I even had my own bedroom in their lovely home!
Odette and Neal’s place
They enlisted their neighbor…Keith…to take me hiking to the top of Table Mountain—Amazing!
Indiavestner Trail–Table Mountain, Cape Town
Taking Cable Car down from top of Table Mountain
I ate wonderful home cooked meals with them and they even took me shopping! I took them out to dine at a sushi restaurant as a token for their kindness.
A fellow blogger, Rory Alexander, met up with us while we were dining. He has three blogs and I would link to them, but my link isn’t working correctly right now. He’s an unbelievable photographer!
I’m definitely a fan of Couchsurfing now!
Sherry Lachelle Travels 
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I live in South Africa and it is no more dangerous or unsafe as anywhere in the world. I’m sure you found your stay enjoyable and I hope you spread the word of how beautiful our country is… we need the tourism to aid the healing process from past happenings… I just love your blog…
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Yes…I’ve told people how wonderful it is there! Thanks for the nice compliment!
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What friendly people! Are all South Africans like that?
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I’m not sure…but they were!
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Thank you for the like on my blog post “Patience is a Virtue.” Lovely post here!
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Thanks so much!
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Nice blog.
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Thank you!!
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Will be looking for future updates.
Following.
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Thanks Nader! I hope to continue entertaining you!!
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Hello, Sherry ! Congratulations, you received The Versatile Blogger Award. Here is the link to my blog, please take a look: http://wordsfromanneli.wordpress.com/
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Again it was nice to meet you Sherry and here are the links to my other blogs:
Currently posting here: http://roryinsouthafrica.wordpress.com/
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China expereince here: http://roryinchina.wordpress.com/
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New Zealand adventure here: http://roryinnewzealand.wordpress.com/
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You are a true travel warrior! 🙂
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It’s fun to read about your adventures in Africa. I have never heard about couchsurfing, but it seems to be a great idea. Have more fun in the days to come!
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.. first time i heard about couchsurfing, will check it out. 🙂
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Another successful adventure. Keep having fun woman!
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This looks amazing! I want to try it!
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Fantastic! I’m glad you’re having such a great time and what a way to meet people. Great climb up Table Mountain! I hope you came down on the cable car.
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My daughter couchsurfed all over Europe at the age of 19 and loved it. Met some awesome people that way. Yay for your cool adventure!
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Haven’t tried Couch Surfing yet, although I do see it coming down the road. Hostels can be trying at times 🙂 This looks like you were def. surfing in style!
Cheers,
Kevin
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It looks like you’re havin’ a great time! I myself couch surf… around 3 pm every day :)ZZZZZZZZZZZZz
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I know about Couchsurfing long time ago, but haven’t tried. You luck-ed out on having good sponsors. I am however will be meeting some fellow wp Cali bloggers soon.
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I`m s CS member and I think it s great. I contacted some people in Ecuador through CS and when I say in my first post that I thank all the people, I m thinking of them.
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Sounds like a brilliant way to experience Cape Town. Have yet to try, although a few friends have.
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Hmmm, silly me! I thought it meant sitting on your couch, surfing the net. Love the cable car shot. I’m couch surfing at present, imagining I’m up Table Mountain!
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Something new to me … have to check that out … you have been your couch. Wonderful to hear from you and to see that the trip has been a fantastic experience and you look like the holiday have done you plenty of good.
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I’ve been curious about trying out Couchsurfing for a while. So glad to hear you had a great experience!
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Wow, you’re living a charmed life, gal.
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It was so great to meet up with you Sherry even if only briefly. Hope you are having a wonderful trip! And if anyone is looking for my blog links, here is my photography blog with links to all the others at the bottom, look forward to meeting some of you other bloggers out there:
http://roryalexanderphotography.wordpress.com/
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So happy to see that you’re having a great time.
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What type of questions did you ask before you decided you would stay with these folks? Were you worried about your safety?
Scott
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