Hi R2L,

You had mentioned you have a local contact in Jo'burg who might be
able to recommend a hostel for me to stay at.

I am looking for a hostel for 7 nights in late August/early September.
 I am looking for:
- *** SAFE AREA *** Nothing too close to train or bus stations, since
I've been told those are mugging areas
- Free or low cost shuttle to the airport (since I won't be close to
train/bus!)
- Walking distance to local attractions/shopping/museums/cafes.
- Onsite travel desk
- Fun atmosphere!  

Cost is not a major factor, since most hostels I've searched on the
internet are very reasonable (by Canadian standards).

Thanks,
Kariny

Hi there!

Sorry not to have answered before. I'm on vacation and having to
connect from an internet cafe - have been incommunicado this past
couple of weeks (and frankly, it's been bliss, haven't touched a
computer, any computer, at all!).

I have now emailed my Jo'burg contact - but I know she is on vacation
too and may be as unget-holdable as I have been.  Can you give us a
couple of days - but if I don't get an answer soon, I suggest you
cancel this question and open it to all researchers.

Did you get to Frankfurt?  Best, r2l.