The Antbear and the ‘Berg
Joe and I left Durban on Saturday morning. But before going back to Joburg we decided to spend the night near the Drakensberg Mountains, which Joe calls the ‘Berg. At a gas station an [...]
Zuma Speaks (and we miss it)
Today is Heritage Day, a public holiday celebrating the cultural heritage of South Africa. Similar to Labor Day and Memorial Day, Heritage Day seems to serve mostly as an excuse for a long weekend. [...]
Durban Extremes
Joe and I got up at 5:00 this morning to go back to Inanda. Joe wanted to photograph the housing settlements there in the early morning light. I was excited to come along, although [...]
A Thousand Hills
Joe and I have spent the last couple of days moving between Durban and an area to the north of town called the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Here are some highlights. Monday After [...]
Bedlam at the Beach
I’m on the verandah of the Lemon Tree Bed & Breakfast in Kloof, a posh suburb of Durban. A breeze is rustling the royal palms in the garden. It’s calm and quiet. The verandah [...]