South Africa is a meat loving nation. The braai (barbecue) is practically a national pass time, heck, it's nigh on a national sport. Just to give this claim some context, you need to see this mother-of-all-meat competitions running at one of our local shopping centres.. Seriously, HALF A TON of meat!!!!! It's a gargantuan quantity. How many… Continue reading Feeding the Five Thousand South African Style
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Discover Johannesburg’s Sci Bono Discovery Centre
Sci Bono Discovery Centre is situated in an old power station in Johannesburg's Newtown. We've taken our kids a few times and they love it. We hosted a birthday party there this morning, which included a guided tour of the best bits and an awesome exploding science show. Quite a few of our guests had never… Continue reading Discover Johannesburg’s Sci Bono Discovery Centre
These Easter Eggs are a No-Glow
We haven't had any blackouts here in our neck of Johannesburg for a while (fingers crossed, touch wood, famous last words), nevertheless South Africa is now fully prepared for Easter next week should the power go off. Load Shedding Easter Eggs are glow in the dark eggs. Small torches are included in the box to… Continue reading These Easter Eggs are a No-Glow
Powerless and Powerless
Increasing numbers of South Africans have electricity meters at their properties. They are popular with landlords, because it forces the tenant to pay up front, thus avoiding nasty disputes about electricity bills during a tenancy. We didn’t realise our rental property came with one of these delightful pieces of equipment until after we had moved… Continue reading Powerless and Powerless
Clouded Judgement?
Cloudy days are often considered less desirable than clear ones. But I like cloudy skies and I've seen some stunning ones recently here in South Africa. For example, these sun kissed clouds are rather gorgeous. Then there are white clouds that contrast against otherwise blinding blue skies, which are also striking. My favourite clouds though, are the dark… Continue reading Clouded Judgement?
All Hail just Broke Loose in Johannesburg
Yes, you heard that right, hail storms are a thing in Johannesburg. I said all hail, not all hell. It WAS biblical. After weeks and weeks of rainlessness in Johannesburg and much of South Africa... After weeks of drought and water restrictions... All hail broke loose. It was a week night. My… Continue reading All Hail just Broke Loose in Johannesburg
Discover 5 ways Expats and Jacarandas are Similar
Jacaranda season is upon us again here in South Africa (the trees bloom any time from September through to November - it varies slightly from year to year). These stunning trees blossom a stunning shade of purple bringing a smile to many. It struck me that the jacaranda trees and expats have a few things… Continue reading Discover 5 ways Expats and Jacarandas are Similar
Awesome Blossom: Marvelous South African Blooms
Spring is in the air here in Jo'burg. You can tell by the awesome blossom that is beginning to bloom. I've previously written about the phenomenal bird life in South Africa, but the annual techni-coloured flower show we are treated to is also stellar. After two years in South Africa I can reliably identify Jacaranda,… Continue reading Awesome Blossom: Marvelous South African Blooms
South African English: A Slightly Silly Post
South African English can be confusing. Throw in some slang, some unique words and a few derived from Dutch. Let us decode and translate some of those words that have been baffling you.
Africa Lite
Plenty of expats constantly roll their eyes, and chant T.I.A., (This Is Africa), when things don’t function as they should do here in South Africa. But for those of us who have lived elsewhere on the Dark Continent, we are a little more sanguine. In fact, we smugly role OUR eyes and reassure them that… Continue reading Africa Lite
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