Tastes of Memories

Summer seems to have finally arrived in the Mother City. We have had so many false starts and empty promises so I am very happy to see it! Last week was a rather busy week, I am currently juggling multiple clients, multiple projects and of course life. By the time Friday arrived I was ready …

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Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Life is on that downhill slide to the end of the year when most of South Africa shuts down. Not like the same sense as the USA shut down, cause that is just silly. Our shut down just involves, sun, sand and sea...and a bit of wine. OK probably a lot of wine, but we …

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Flying North for the Winter

Most birds tend to emigrate south for warmer climates, but Mandi has always been someone who doesn’t adhere to the ‘norm’ or to what people expect from her. I think that is what bonds us – we never felt the need to be ‘normal’. I still remember when I met Mandi over 20 years ago …

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Some people say that climate influences everything. I think add in a beach in the vicinity and that at least doubles that feeling of a relaxed pace when in Cape Town. Move south along the coast from Cape Town a wee bit and you reach our little village, Hout Bay. It is like any other …

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Mirror, mirror, on the Wall

This week flew by what with sleepless nights thanks to our puppy. Friday came round so fast, and then Norm advised me he was not willing to leave Navajo alone so he wasn't coming out with me. We had planned for ages to go to Pure Restaurant at Hout Bay Manor as they were having …

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