sweetanouk ([info]sweetanouk) wrote in [info]backpacking,
2005-10-06 18:38:00
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hello everyone

I want to go to Portland (Oregon, USA) and Cape Town (South Africa) during my gap year (I finish my A levels in June)

 

I know I can go to Portland and Cape Town for 13 weeks each (on a Visa Waiver Program and a visitor’s permit) which obviously isn’t a long time and I’m looking at getting a RTW ticket and going somewhere else too but money is tight =(

 

I need help with...

 

1. Fruit picking! Where in the world could I find information about this on the web?

2. Accommodation (cheap hostels)

3. Anything else you think may be useful!

 

Thankyou =)

Anouk

 

Cross-posted a few places


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[info]patagonia

October 6 2005, 17:49:34 UTC 6 years ago

I'm from Portland so if you have specific questions let me know... You can pick berries and fruit out on the farms outside the metro area. They're open based on season. There're several youth hostels in Portland.

I'm curious why would you want to come HERE of all places? I'd stay in Africa its much cheaper there than here....

[info]sweetanouk

October 6 2005, 18:02:34 UTC 6 years ago

Oh, Oregon is just a childhood dream of mine =) I am interested in the whole American history and culture
I would stay longer but visas are so hard to get!

[info]tremonius

October 6 2005, 22:34:22 UTC 6 years ago

I remember the year we drove all the way up the coast, from San Diego to Vancouver. The weather began to look a little serious in Oregon, and the rocks offshore were more grave and somber. I thought California probably had more frivolous offshore life in general, based on the rocks. (I live in California now.)

The rains are starting, ey?

[info]patagonia

October 6 2005, 23:30:54 UTC 6 years ago

starting? *giggle*

Lets just say that on the last day of September we got more rain than on average we get for the entire month. I happened to be biking that day home from work.

[info]fairytaleworld

October 6 2005, 20:36:34 UTC 6 years ago

check out wwoof.org, worldwide organization for organic farmers. You work on various small farms, they provide you room and board, good deal. I'm not sure if they have stuff in south africa, but i know throughout many african countries they do.

[info]sweetanouk

October 7 2005, 09:26:37 UTC 6 years ago

Wow .. thanks that sounds great :)

[info]celtixtrixter

October 7 2005, 11:37:32 UTC 6 years ago

Book on NW Hiking

I dont know about hostels in Portland but I know friends who do. I can get You some info about it later. If You want to go backpacking or hiking while up here There is a book called.
Pacific Northwest Hiking
By Ron . Judd & Dan A. Nelson
Its also know here as the Hikers bible
Its Washington and Oregon information on Hiking and Backpacking
Descriptions of every hike, ratings of difficulty and appeal, it also tells You directions there. I live in Seattle, But if You check out Oregon You should try to get out to Crater Lake its amazing.
Later
Sean

[info]popefucker

October 7 2005, 15:28:03 UTC 6 years ago

africa

i am going to Ghana in November and will be staying with a family for free. in return i will teach computers during the day at a school. there is a great web site called idealist.org that has volunteer opportunities throughout the world. it is a great way to connect with groups, travel and make a difference. all at the same time.

when are you leaving for cape town?

rudy

[info]uhnobodyreally

October 25 2005, 02:34:01 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah, WWOF is definetly a good option in Oregon. Also, Northwest Youth Corps (nwyouthcorps.org) employs people from 12-25 doing outdoor work. A really great way to get to visit and work in semi-untouched areas of the Pacific Northwest.

Man, hostels are pretty unnecessary if you're in Oregon in the summer. Just sleep outside! So many beautiful places to camp and no one bothers you.
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