I’ve been traveling for four of the last five weekends. Although the trips were great, I’ve really missed spending time in Joburg. I’m making up for it this weekend and having fun all over town.
Notes on Cherry Pip Spitting (and Other Thoughts)
Last weekend I went to South Africa’s Eastern Free State to attend the annual Cherry Festival in Ficksburg. I took the weekend off, more or less. I didn’t take many photos and hardly thought about blogging.
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From the Melville Cat: Yes, I'm Still Here. 2Summers Is Too.
*Sketch by Fiver Löcker.
Greetings, friends. It’s the Melville Cat. It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted; many of you might not even know who I am. Others may have feared I went away. Not to worry though – I’ve been here all along. I’ve just been very busy and haven’t had a chance to write.
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A Crumbling Hotel in Paradise
I recently spent three days at the Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort and Spa, a perfectly maintained luxury hotel off the coast of Mozambique. I loved every minute of it, but my favorite part of the trip was the time I spent exploring an abandoned, dilapidated hotel that was crumbling into the sea before my eyes.
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The New Best Croissant in Jozi
About two years ago I wrote a post called The Best Croissant in Jozi, about a quaint restaurant called Amamus Café in Parktown North. Sadly, Amamus closed a year or so ago. For some time I’ve been meaning to write a post about my new favorite croissant in Jozi – from French Corner Bakery and Coffee in Bryanston.
