January 2019 – apropos

Jefferys Bay – Surfing South Africa

On 25/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

J-Bay welcomes me with loud bark – I stay at Jessica and Erics, who share their home with 4 dogs and 2 cats. After extensive scratching and fondling I can move into my room and …

Cape Agulhas and Roadtrip to Jefferys Bay

On 20/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost tip of the African continent. And windy. Very windy 🙂 Apparently, I’ve got an extraordinary phase because I’m blown out of my shoes every day. At the Cape the warm Indian …

Saturdays in South Africa

On 13/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

At breakfast, a geometric tortoise casually passes my table. The morning hours I spend at the beach, where a seal bathes together with me and the other beach guests in the „bath-tub-warm“ water. Video: Seal …

A trip around the cape

On 13/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

Today is the day. I pick up my rental car. Driving on the left side. Aaaahh! But I quickly realize that it is not difficult at all, I’m just confused with blinker and wiper… (*) …

Wine delight

On 08/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

South Africa is known for its excellent wine. Therefore a trip to the wine region can’t be missed. As I would like to try all the good wines, I have organized a bus trip. The …

Politics

On 03/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

My landlady is a lovely elderly person. She lives in the Zonnebloem district (Sun flower) – previously known as Distrikt 6, an area full of artists, traders and underground-jazz. Today you can just find street …

N Kapse Ding – Carnival in January

On 03/01/2019 By apropos In South Africa, On The Road

For sure: the South Africans like to party. How come I know this already after one day in Cape Town? It is because of the Carnival. No joke: To welcome the new year properly, the …