17. South Africa Planning
Shelley Dark
  • Oct 5, 2017

17. South Africa Planning

I've been dreaming of doing our South African trip all over again - I'd do it in a heart beat! Here's what I thought worked, whether I'd...
16. Sabi Sabi Sands
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 16, 2017

16. Sabi Sabi Sands

This is the Sabi Sabi story, in one big fat marathon post. You might like to read it in a couple of sittings, or make yourself a big cup...
15. Adventures with Hanle
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 11, 2017

15. Adventures with Hanle

Mountains rise dramatically around Franschhoek and Stellenbosch When I was planning this trip, friends Sandy and Derek Newton from...
14. Cape Winelands
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 10, 2017

14. Cape Winelands

Because the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek valleys with their vineyards and wineries are only a bit more than forty minutes drive from Cape...
13. Sparkling Cape Town
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 9, 2017

13. Sparkling Cape Town

After our musical evening last night, we decided to sleep in this morning. It meant foregoing our trip in the cable car to the top of...
12. Under The Spell of A Capella
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 8, 2017

12. Under The Spell of A Capella

One of the wonderful associations I have always made with Africa is the sound of a capella music and singing. There's something about the...
11. Walking Tour of Cape Town
Shelley Dark
  • Sep 7, 2017

11. Walking Tour of Cape Town

photo courtesy Cape Grace Hotel The Cape Grace Hotel is known for its wonderful staff - so wonderful in fact that our darling friend Jo...
10. The Most Extraordinary Day
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 28, 2017

10. The Most Extraordinary Day

Today has been the most extraordinary day - a day of superlatives! There's truly magic in the air here. Cécile and Boyd Interior Design...
9. Sunday around Cape Town
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 27, 2017

9. Sunday around Cape Town

Have you ever spent a Sunday near Cape Town on a clear blue balmy day? What beautiful, beautiful country! We were picked up at 9am this...
8. from Isibindi to Cape Town
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 26, 2017

8. from Isibindi to Cape Town

There’s an old Zulu saying: It’s very good to know where you’ve come from, because otherwise you won't know where you are going. So let's...
7. Isibindi
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 24, 2017

7. Isibindi

It's 11.30pm on Thursday night in Cape Town. We've checked in to the Cape Grace Hotel, I've had a shower, and I'm so looking forward to...
6. The Hunt Continues
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 20, 2017

6. The Hunt Continues

When I woke this morning in the dark, just before the alarm at 5am, I'd had very little sleep. Unlike Mrs Thatcher whom I think could...
5. leopards and lions
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 19, 2017

5. leopards and lions

I'd like you to meet Annah who works in the kitchen, utterly beautiful with a great hug. Last night I went to her as she stood behind the...
4. Mashatu
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 18, 2017

4. Mashatu

Rarely am I lost for words. Now I sit at the screen, wondering how to begin. My heart is so full, my head spinning. I could write for...
3. welcome to Joburg!
Shelley Dark
  • Aug 16, 2017

3. welcome to Joburg!

It's so exciting to be starting my first note to you from South Africa. I feel like squealing with delight. Here we are in...
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