1. The Garden Route and Whale Coast Route run along the Southern coast of South Africa. The views are similar to Highway 1...without all the Malibu traffic.

2. Wildlife, including whales, performs for no man. You gotta be patient.

3. When whale watching, you can determine the different whale species by the shape of the spout of water that the whale projects. The Southern Right Whale (which is common in SA) spouts a V shaped spray.

"I can't look right now I just saw a whale."

4. Scientists have yet to record how Great White Sharks give birth or mate. So that's something to think about. Also, Cage Diving with Great Whites is a lot easier when you're too cold to be scared.

5. Every price is a negotiation.

6. Our new scale for accommodation negotiations: Over $40 per night, no way. $35-$40, it should be on the beach with a beach view. $30-$35, it better be a block from the beach and include breakfast. $20-30, is it safe and clean? Ok fine.

7. While we think monkeys are adorable, locals here find them a menace. They break into homes and cars, steal, bite, and wreck. Ends up this isn't too far off.

8. African cuisine is hearty and ALL about the meat. The food has tribal, Dutch, and Indian influences. When eating at someone’s home, it’s polite to leave a bit of food on your plate after you’re finished to show the host that you’re satisfied. We're having a bit of trouble with that one.

9. KFC is huge in South Africa. It’s everywhere. The small villages may not have a grocery store, but they have a KFC (no we haven’t given in and eaten there yet. We are models of self discipline.).

10. Driving on the left side is easier than expected. Tip for the driver: Always keep yourself at the center. This is the opposite of our advice for couples traveling.

Next up, The Wild Coast and the Mountains of Drakensberg! Until then, Click Here to read details on What We Did on the Garden Route.