Crawling is the Journey
Sometimes it hits me like a bucket of water just how fortunate I have been. I truly over the years have crossed paths with some of the most amazing people. I may not have realized it at the time, but trust me, if you were one of those who crossed my path: hindsight has made […]
I recently read that eight out of every ten children in South Africa battle to read. The official statistic being 81% poor readers. I cannot imagine being one of the very unfortunate 81%, as my life certainly would be poorer for not being able to read. Last week, I wrote about a teacher that tried […]
I have made the acquaintance of such a wonderfully interesting person down here in Hermanus. I know she reads my Blog, and I always look forward to her feedback. Last week however, she asked me: why did you not write about the D Day Landings? You see, earlier in the week, we had chatted on […]
What does Bartholomew Dias, John ll of Portugal and the Khoisan have in common? Keep reading and you will find out. The Cape of Storms. That is what Bartholomew Dias named the Cape in 1488. Later, John ll of Portugal named it the Cape of Good Hope. Long before either of these explorers ever set […]