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When I first got to Jo'burg in 2004, I was astounded at the traffic. It seemed drivers didn't bother to signal when they changed lanes. Everyone seemed impatient and the pedestrians ignored crosswalks and just crossed anywhere.
It was hard to see all of the hawkers at the traffic lights (robots). The bars on the windows were difficult a first but I soon got used to them,
My friends lived in the suburbs and the trees that lined the streets were most impressive. The people were very friendly wherever we went. The jacarunda trees were in bloom and very beautiful.
I soon got used to the walls around the property and the bars on the windows and doors. I really liked the busyness of the streets and the stores. Not something I would want to live with but enjoyable to see.
I enjoyed all of the sights as they were so different from what I am used to.
The fact that almost everyone could speak two languages really impressed me.
I like the sound of Afrikaans.
There are interesting places to visit within Johannesburg from serious places like Constitution Court to fun places like the Johannesburg Zoo and the Lion and Rhino Park.
I enjoyed my third visit to Jo'burg even more than my first visit. I found that I was much more relaxed about just about every aspect of Jo'burg life.
I enjoyed the malls and my friends even let me loose so I wandered around on my own.
I was used to the different racial groups and came to appreciate them rather than to be apprehensive.
There is much to do despite the negative comments I sometimes read on this site and that is too bad as it is a great place to visit.
The weather is very good and there is often a thunderstorm in the afternoon which serves to keep things fresh and cool.
I think if a person likes to visit cities then Johannesburg is a good place to
go.^^Please see my Travelogue for more on Johannesburg.
- Pros:A busy city with interesting things to do. Great weather.
- Cons:The traffic is awful.
- In a nutshell:I loved the cosmopolitan atmosphere in this city.
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A Day In Johannesburg
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The zoo was established in 1904 and I was surprisingly impressed by the layout, cleanliness and ease of mobility around... more travel advice
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Comments (18)
Hey Diane, great photos and helpful tips on your pages of "Jburg" ... :)
Great place to retire.
This is a place I have always wished to visit. Fantastic view with the jacaranda trees - and I love the animal pictures.
It reads as though you really got to learn the culture and also saw much of the animal habitat up close. Nice job of taking pictures and comments are helpful
Nice page Diane! Seeing the birdlife at the Monte Casino I would enjoy, and I like where you stayed and the Restaurant with its nice river views, very nice!
Always interesting to look at a visitor's page to somewhere you have lived. Greenstone must be relatively new, or on the northern side, its not one I know. I like to buy my crafts from the roadside - straight from the maker. Nice page! Gillybob greetings
All we need is cash to visit these amazing places..thanks for showing me a bit..x
Well you've certainly painted a different picture of Jo'burg Diane...and a nice one too! :o) Just goes to show you, if you are careful in any major city, there are always nice things you can find :o) Enjoyed your page here! xx
Lovely pic. We have cruised past this hotel. It has great views down the river.
Nice Johannesburg tips, Diane! Wish I went to the Montecasino, but I did go to Rosebank where somebody liked to exchange my shoes for a 3 foot statue handicraft! I should have done it but I only had one pair...hehehe