September is heritage month and we celebrate all that we’ve inherited and that has shaped our little village. Although South Africa has not always had an easy history, adiposity there are many traditions worth keeping. One such tradition is that in country villages,...
Spring has arrived. The bare trees with their knotted fingers are showing off their beautiful blossoms like jewels against the backdrop of the majestic Klein River Mountains. It takes me back to cherry blossom season in Japan and how the Japanese celebrate every...
‘Winter has a magical charm. You get to wear winter clothes; sit by the fireside, sip gluhwein and hot chocolate, and tell and listen to stories.’ Winter it is one of my favourite times to travel and explore the countryside. When I lived in London, my...
‘Villages have always been a mystery to me. Most of my information came from the television series “Nommer asseblief?” and “Koöperasie Stories”.’ I’ve had the privilege of living and working in three big cities in South Africa: Durban, Johannesburg, and...
