I’m not shy about how much I love the library. And it just so happens that our local branch is pretty amazing. In addition to a great selection of books, I can get my hands on pretty much any movie whether it’s a new release, an 80s blockbuster, a foreign film, or an obscure film […]
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My Summer Travel Plans
Summer has to be my favorite season. While I like the emergence of Spring and football in the Fall, the Summer brings hot weather, beach time, the sun setting later, tank tops, cookouts, and happy times.
Montage Monday: A Glimpse Back of Cape Town
As I stood at the water’s edge and looked back towards Cape Town I tried to imagine…. imagine what it was like being a prisoner on Robben Island, a person whose crime was most likely fighting for equal rights and defending freedom. Feeling trapped and wrongly imprisoned on an island, while tensions ran high back […]
Montage Monday: Seals in Kalk Bay
During my time in South Africa, I made a second visit to Kalk Bay, a coastal fishing village just thirty minutes from Cape Town. The harbor drew me back for the photo-op and for more time to check out all of the brightly painted boats. An unexpected surprise, the seals playing in the harbor further […]
Cape Town: An Unforgettable Township Experience
It started with a pin. A small little piece of souvenir junk that is about an inch in diameter. I stepped into the Tourism Office in Simonstown to inquire about the post office location in order to mail some postcards. On a side table, I saw a Big Issue magazine with a free pin. I […]
Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Imagine sipping a glass of Cabernet, nibbling on a variety of cheeses, and watching the sun set over the rolling hills in the Cape Winelands. Sounds amazing, right? One of Cape Town’s most popular day trips is a wine tour to Stellenbosch. A university town set in a hilly region, Stellenbosch is home to loads […]