Life, Wanderlust

Ceres + Inverndoorn Nature Reserve


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We woke up just a few minutes shy of the sun. Back in the states this would have angered me, but still wanting to take Africa all of in, I was excited and filled with energy. We had planned on going on a safari. I was itching to see a lion and an elephant up close as I’ve only seen them in caged areas in the city zoos., two of my favorites. We had a 2.5 hour drive ahead of us. Even though I didn’t drive, I was hoping that it would be a scenic one. And it definitely was. There were panoramic views of hills and mountains  ...

Life

Simon’s Town: Boulder’s Beach, Cape Point, a Township + Muizenburg


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Our first full day in Capetown had begun. The night before, we had amazing food from Mama Africa accompanied by a live African band comprised of talented men and two women. The meat sampler plate that consisted of wild game (warthog, kudu, crocodile, venison, ostrich, etc.) and music so beautiful set the bar really high for the days we had remaining in Cape Town. We had plans to visit Boulders Beach, drive over to Cape Point, and then head to Robben Island. Of course we overslept — two 10-hour flights with only about a 4 hour nap in  ...