South Africa
Lion Eats Tire
This was part of our trip in 2007. We made a trip to the lion and Rhino park, in Gauteng (Johannesburg)and witnessed a few really cool things. I apologize in advance for the camera work.
South Africa Day 29 – Last Full Day
Today we just packed and had another braai. That was it. Just conversation talking African politics and a little about American History.
I was online looking at the weather and Columbus looks like it’s going to get cold and snow the day I arrive, nice, thanks Columbus for the welcome home.
My next post will be from [...]
South Africa Day 28 – Capetown Tour
Today we were up early and went to visit Cape Town. Our trip began at a small shop for breakfast where I had eggs florentine. I noticed this little shop had a lot of private labeled food, which was really neat because it had the name of the coffee shop and were all gourmet kinds [...]
South Africa Day 27 – Reading & Afternoon Braai
Today I am certain that I am completely caught up on my reading and about ready to get home since I am running out of things to do. Today we had an afternoon Braai (BBQ/Cookout) and then I read some more. Right now we are looking at old photos and slides of years past in [...]
South Africa Day 26 – Chinese Food Day
Today was our once a year spoil. A 5 course Chinese dinner spread out over 3-4 hours. It was very, very nice. It started with spring rolls. Then we had a chicken soup, not sure of the recipe, but it was alike a chicken egg drop or something like that. Then we had sweet & [...]
South Africa Day 25 – Reading & Massage
Today I just read and after a nap went to get a sweedish massage at one of the local spas. It’s nice, get a 60 minute massage for $35. Can’t beat it. For dinner we had a traditional south african dish called vetkoek, pronounced “fet-cook”. The closest example in the states would be a deep [...]
South Africa Day 24 – 5 Things
Five Short Notes:
On our way to get some shoes I notices some fires on mountain the way to Stellenbosch. The entire valley and all of False Bay was covered in this smokey haze.
We visited a shoe store in Wellington. I was able to get myself a really nice pair of hand made shoes for $28.
After [...]
South Africa Day 23 – Just Reading…
Today I pretty much did nothing. Emm went to Cape Town to shop with Karen. Frikkie caught up on some work. I sat around and read. I read inside on the couch, out by the pool, then inside on the couch, then out by the pool with a beer. I read some Clive Cussler and [...]
South Africa Day 22 – Delheim Winery
Today we visited another winery, Delheim since 1659. This one was busier than yesterdays wine farm. Lunch was just as nice but we did not sample the as many wines so nothing stood out.
This is a nice place to visit, the views of the estate were stunning.
South Africa Day 21 – The Blaauwklippen Winery
Today we just went to a wine farm for some tasting and lunch. It was very very very nice. The name of the farm is Blaauwklippen Vinyards. The winery has been around since 1682 and they are known for their reds. Our favorite was a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. There was also this nice guy, Wayne [...]