Category Archives: South Africa

365 days ago we were in South Africa.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by dearrosie

Is it just me or have you also noticed that the days are flying by? How can it be March already? If it’s March, it means a whole year has passed since Mr F and I went to South Africa. … Continue reading →

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In support of ocean-friendly seafood, I end up at a fishing village in South Africa.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by dearrosie

I support ocean-friendly seafood. Do you? Do you know that the world-wide demand for fish is increasing so rapidly,  that certain species in our oceans are being over-fished almost to extinction? Do you know that 80% of the fish we … Continue reading →

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South African wildlife without the safari.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by dearrosie

All this talk about animals, reminds me that I still haven’t told you about the wildlife Mr F and I saw when we in South Africa earlier this year… Full disclosure, you won’t be seeing the big five here ie. … Continue reading →

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My morning coffee, and a rusk ….

Posted on May 28, 2011 by dearrosie

I mentioned in previous posts how I loved eating a rusk every morning with my coffee when we were in South Africa. I was surprised that no one asked: what is a rusk? Firstly an illustration… We found a store … Continue reading →

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National Train today

Posted on May 7, 2011 by dearrosie

“Our country’s future prosperity depends on its having an efficient and well-maintained rail system.” – Warren Buffett. “Gautrain” super-express 12-minute train from Johannesburg International airport to downtown Sandton. Today is the fourth annual National Train day in honor of the … Continue reading →

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South Africa is…

Posted on April 9, 2011 by dearrosie

All photos taken by yours truly. When people hear we went to South Africa they ask What it’s really really really like in South Africa? What was the best part of the holiday?” “On a scale of 1-10, how was … Continue reading →

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Museum Musings: should we blame it on jetlag, or the hadeda’s half way round the world?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by dearrosie

“Could you direct me to the coffee cart?” a middle-aged American woman asked me. “Go upstairs and you’ll see it’s right there in the courtyard,” I said “I must go up?” she said “Yes,” I said “Is that up?” she … Continue reading →

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Howzit from South Africa…

Posted on March 26, 2011 by dearrosie

emails from friends “How was the trip?” they ask I send back some photos. “Thanks,” they say “but we’re waiting for some words…” Words, what are they besides things that blow in the wind? Hear today gone tomorrow. How to … Continue reading →

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