Pic of the Day: October 6
The boat tour to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison, is obviously a Cape Town must-do. The tours …
05 Oct
Pic of the Day: October 5
Pic of the Day: October 5
OMG! This is the worst picture of the beautiful University of Cape Town ever. Not having the presence of mind to take a picture during our …
04 Oct
Pic of the Day: October 4
Pic of the Day: October 4
The Rhodes monument honors the memory of Cecil Rhodes, the Cape Colony’s most famous Prime Minister. Cecil founded a little diamond company called De Beers, …
03 Oct
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 …
02 Oct
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 …
01 Oct
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, …
30 Sep
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 …
29 Sep
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 …
28 Sep
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 …
27 Sep
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 …