Here I am, once again at Brooklyn mall, pretty tipsy off of one glass of TriBeCa’s house Sauvignon Blanc, listening to none other than Robbie Wessels’ Grootste Treffers- the one at the moment being “Leeuloop”. I just finished eating some super awesome chicken strips (my favorite) and it was such a huge serving, that it could have easily fed two. My super amazing cappuccino just arrived, and I’ve gotta tell you, that is certainly one thing I’m going to miss in upcoming weeks- the amazing coffee everywhere you go in South Africa.
Seriously- this culture enjoys their coffee! I have been exceptionally spoiled with gourmet, properly made, high quality, coffee in the variety of cappuccinos, lattes, espressos, and filter coffee that hasn’t been sitting in a pot since 6:00AM. Ah, South African coffee, how I will miss you so. Continue reading “As Close To Oblivion”
Category: South African Travel
Sunday Funday 🍃🌲🚴🏻
Ahhh the laziness of yesterday was made up for today.
We are at Rosemary Hill today, but aren’t here for their fabulous morning or afternoon tea- we came to cycle.
Rosemary Hill is located just east of Pretoria and they are well-known for having a truly awesome mountain biking trail. (6km/10km) …but I’ve gotta admit – I chickened out and stopped at the 5km mark. My husband kept going and did the full 10km’s. He said it was awesome. It has a huge hill, and several tricky parts. And if he is saying they’re tricky, you better be a bit experienced to handle them. He also said you ride through abandoned buildings, and there are portions where you can choose the ‘chicken’ or ‘bull’ path. The first 5km’s that I can tell you about from experience, has about six spots with little hill-bridges and a whole forest portion with some tight turns.
#NaBloPoMo- say what?
No, that is not the phonetic spelling of me speaking with my mouth full, it’s an acronym of sorts that stands for “National Blog Posting Month”.
NaBloPoMo is a very popular challenge amongst bloggers during November of every year where the participants pledge to write a blog post every week day throughout the month. It was originally started by Blog Her –> on this link to her website, you will find a list of participants who have registered for the challenge- I’m number 348 of 494 who have registered so far! Continue reading “#NaBloPoMo- say what?”
Diverse Gauteng
As I delve into all of the different areas of South Africa over the next couple of weeks, I thought it would be best to start at home, with the Gauteng province.
Oh, Gauteng, such a unique province you are.
It truly has so much to offer and is extremely different from one area to the next- even just traveling a mere 40 kilometers away.
We live just outside of Pretoria, so obviously that is where we spend most of our time, and therefore where I know most about.
I would like to think I’m not biased, but I am. I love Pretoria.
The Jacaranda trees lining the street in full bloom in spring is something that everyone should see first hand.
Wanderlust is Wonderful!
We do a fair amount of traveling in our line of work, and I am so thankful for it! I have seen more of South Africa’s landscape than most native-born residents have. Truly. From Hoedspruit to Cape Town, Mafikeng to Johannesburg, Kuruman to White River, Kimberly to Polokwane, Hluhluwe to Ellisras- I have been there!
Method of travel has mostly been by means of driving our trusted Land Cruiser, but also via Kalahari Ferrari, commercial airline and private jet a select couple of times.
Over the next couple of weeks I am going to highlight on the larger topographic areas that we have been to, as well as select trips that we have enjoyed, with of course the aid of many pictures.
So stay tuned because there is much more to come soon!
Speak Like a South African
Planning on visiting South Africa?
Here are some words you’ll need to know.
| USA English | > | South African |
| Awesome | > | Bakgat |
| BandAid | > | Plaster |
| BBQ | > | Braai |
| Beat Up/Hit | > | Bliksem |
| Biscotti | > | Rusk |
| Blinker | > | Indicator |
| Brass (spent ammo) | > | Doppie |
| Bug | > | Gogga |
| Cheers! | > | Duzzai! |
| Corn | > | Mielie |
| Crazy | > | Mal |
| Destroyed | > | Moer toe |
| Disgusting | > | Siff |
| Drink | > | Dop |
| Eat | > | Chow |
| Excellent | > | Hundreds |
| F%#! Off! | > | Voetsek |
| Fancy/Uppity | > | Laanie/Kitch/Posh |
| Farmer | > | Boer |
| Farm | > | Plaas/Plot |
| Fed Up | > | Gatvol |
| Finished | > | Klaar |
| Friend | > | China/Chommie |
| Gas | > | Petrol |
| Gross | > | Seis |
| Guy Friend | > | Bru/Bra/Boetie/Maatjie |
| Hangover | > | Babelaas |
| Hello | > | Howzit |
| Hood (of a car) | > | Bonnet |
| House Shoes | > | Pantovels |
| In a minute (soon) | > | Now Now |
| In a while (later… or never) | > | Just now |
| Jerky | > | Biltong |
| Kebab | > | Sosatie |
| Ma’am | > | Tannie |
| Millipede | > | Shongololo |
| Mini van | > | Kombi |
| Mountain | > | Berg |
| Movie Theater | > | Cinema |
| Nice/Cool | > | Lekker |
| No | > | Nee |
| Not Nice/Awww | > | Ag, Shame |
| Ooh… | > | Eish! |
| Ow! | > | Eina! |
| Party/Good Time | > | Jol |
| Pasture | > | Veld |
| Pick-up/Truck | > | Bakkie |
| Pretty Girl | > | Poppie/Cherrie |
| Purse | > | Handbag |
| Ranch | > | Farm |
| Rough/Trashy Person/Thing | > | Zef |
| Sausage | > | Boerewors |
| Sh!* | > | Kak |
| Shot | > | Injection |
| Shrimp | > | Prawn |
| Sir | > | Oom |
| Slap/Hit | > | Klaap |
| Some Guy | > | Oke |
| Stoplight | > | Robot |
| Stupid | > | Doff |
| Surgery Room | > | Theatre |
| Swim Suit | > | Cozzie/Costume |
| Tennis Shoes | > | Tekkies |
| Trashcan | > | Dust Bin |
| Trunk (of a car) | > | Boot |
| Waiting in a line | > | In a cue |
| Wallet | > | Purse |
| Wow | > | Jirra |
| Yes | > | Ja/Yebo |
| Young Boy | > | Laaitie |
