Category Archive: South Africa

Pic of the Day: October 3

Pic of the Day: October 3

Western Province (W.P.) rugby is a little confusing for the neophyte.  No, not the game itself.  Tries (touchdowns) are worth 5 points, extra point kicks …

 

Pic of the Day: October 2

Pic of the Day: October 2

Shark Spotting began informally when local surf competition organizers asked car park attendants to keep an eye out for carnivorous sea creatures.  It’s now an …

 

Pic of the Day: October 1

Pic of the Day: October 1

The changing huts for bathers on the shore of False Bay.  Nearby are water slides, an old-school mini-golf complex, a wading pool no one uses, …

 

Pic of the Day: September 30

Pic of the Day: September 30

The British heritage of South Africa lives on in the form of fat-laden foods like meat pies and, of course, fish ‘n’ chips. Fish on the …

 

Pic of the Day: September 29

Pic of the Day: September 29

Cape Town’s colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood is the most visible home of the unique Cape Malay culture.  The majority of the population in this part of …

 

Pic of the Day: September 28

Pic of the Day: September 28

Another view of the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.  September is springtime in South Africa, so the colors are out.  But what we’re focusing on …

 

Pic of the Day: September 27

Pic of the Day: September 27

A happy family of Pincushion Proteas at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Besides being one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch is fascinating …

 

Pic of the Day: September 26

Pic of the Day: September 26

The view from the kitchen window at our Southern Suburbs cottage.  It’s a beautiful home, way beyond our normal world tour standards. Like every home in …

 

Pic of the Day: September 25

Pic of the Day: September 25

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is only months away, and the preparations continue at Green Point stadium in Cape Town. As the most watched sporting event …

 

Pic of the Day: September 24

Pic of the Day: September 24

We’re no experts, but we believe this cute little critter is a Southern right whale.  If so, that’s about 130 tons of frolicking fun.  South …