Monthly Archives: September 2009

30 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 30

Pic of the Day: September 30

The British heritage of South Africa lives on in the form of fat-laden foods like meat pies and, of course, fish 'n' chips. Fish on the ...

 
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29 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 29

Pic of the Day: September 29

Cape Town's colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood is the most visible home of the unique Cape Malay culture.  The majority of the population in this part of ...

 
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28 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 28

Pic of the Day: September 28

Another view of the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.  September is springtime in South Africa, so the colors are out.  But what we're focusing on ...

 
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27 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 27

Pic of the Day: September 27

A happy family of Pincushion Proteas at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Besides being one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch is fascinating ...

 
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26 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 26

Pic of the Day: September 26

The view from the kitchen window at our Southern Suburbs cottage.  It's a beautiful home, way beyond our normal world tour standards. Like every home in ...

 
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25 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 25

Pic of the Day: September 25

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is only months away, and the preparations continue at Green Point stadium in Cape Town. As the most watched sporting event ...

 
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24 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 24

Pic of the Day: September 24

We're no experts, but we believe this cute little critter is a Southern right whale.  If so, that's about 130 tons of frolicking fun.  South ...

 
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23 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 23

Pic of the Day: September 23

The coastline around Cape Town is simply unbelievable.  Has California finally met its match? This scene looks out to the lighthouses near the Cape of Good ...

 
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22 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 22

Pic of the Day: September 22

How cute are African Penguins?  Off the charts. Boulders Beach, near Cape Town, is home to a colony of about 3,000.  It's one of the easiest ...

 
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20 Sep

Pic of the Day: September 20

Pic of the Day: September 20

Our weekend in Muswell Hill, North London was our last bit of family time on the tour.  After leaving England in 1999, we haven't been ...

 
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