We are definitely getting to experience a lot of what truly “living like a local” means!
Jim wrote about our first month here and how we are settling in here, but definitely glossed over a few of the frustrating aspects of our local life here, including the bribe culture created by corruption.
Read MoreEver since we decided to buy a house neighboring Kruger National Park in Marloth Park, South Africa, we’ve had a number of friends, family, and acquaintances expressing excitement about visiting us there. If you count yourself among those wanting to see how awesome this place is for yourself, this is the blog post for you.
Read MoreIf you know me, you know my birthday is a big deal to me. Such a big deal that we celebrate birthday MONTH, not just the day, or a weekend. Jim surprised me with a drive along the panoramic route and organized a hot air balloon ride. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate for the hot air balloon ride, but who cares about canceled hot air balloon rides when you have Kruger right next door.
Read MoreFirst impression? This is absolute paradise…
Read MoreCan this really be true? Yes, indeed it is. Does this mean we’ll stop traveling? Of course not, but it does mean that our travel will change. And we couldn’t be more excited about this next chapter in our journey!
Read MoreMy love of all things alpaca brought us to the Alpaca Loom just outside of Cape Town. Not once, but twice. Read about my love here.
Read MoreI’m in love with the Cape Town area. I can’t believe we have less than two weeks here before heading to Rwanda. There is still so much I want to see and do before we leave! Even re-do some of the things we’ve done! I find our calendar filling up so fast with adventures with the wonderful people we have met here.
Read MoreAll cities and countries have their quirks and Cape Town is no exception. Overall, we’ve enjoyed our time here and have found that it’s a city with a lot to offer: great climate, lots of outdoor activities, Western amenities, and quality of life at prices that are very reasonable compared to the US. It’s the quirks that really give this city some character, though!
Read MoreOh my goodness, penguin colonies are fantastic! Jim and I decided to head out to explore the two penguin colonies on the mainland.
African Penguins can only be found in Southern Africa and there are only 2 penguin colonies on the mainland of South Africa. The drive along the coast was breathtaking and just the breath of fresh air we needed after five days of city living. A break from the buildings, city noises, and smells(!) was welcomed.
Read MoreAfter four flights we arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. With back-to-back red-eyes and a seven hour layover in London, we’re very thankful for access to a lounge with fast wifi, free food, drinks, and showers! We'll be here until the third week of February. After arriving in mid-afternoon, we grabbed our rental car. Jim had to tap into his rusty stick-shift skills and adjust quickly to driving on the left. But he got us to our newest home—an Airbnb on Kloof St.
Read More
