Discover a country through locals isn't it a wonderfull thing ?

In South Africa, I get down a river in rafting with a friend, in a week. We had to cross water wall, to climb down our boat along a waterfall with a rope and so many nice experiences. Like sleeping every night under the stars near the river, counting satellite to sleep. Then, at the end of the week, we partying in an outdoor bar, in the middle of nowhere. At midnight I realize it was the new year when everybody telling me...