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A Corner Shop Exhibition in Brixton

A Corner Shop Exhibition in Brixton

by 2summers | Nov 17, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Brixton, Johannesburg, Melville and Surrounds

For more than half a century, the Hong family ran a corner shop at 166 Caroline Street in Brixton, one of Joburg’s oldest residential suburbs. Immigrant-owned corner shops, much like spaza shops, are an iconic part of South African history and culture. 166...
The Birds of Paterson Park

The Birds of Paterson Park

by 2summers | Jul 27, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Parks/Nature Reserves

Last week I participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of historic Paterson Park, on the border of Norwood and Orange Grove, to check out the public art projects in progress there. The park is undergoing a huge renovation, expected to finish in the next few months. The...
Touring Soweto with a South African Blonde

Touring Soweto with a South African Blonde

by 2summers | Jan 22, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg Day Trips, Soweto, Townships/Informal Settlements

Last week I did an all-day tour of Soweto with Eenblond Tours. “Eenblond” means “a blonde” in Afrikaans, which makes sense because that’s exactly what Gilda Swanepoel is. Gilda inside one of the Soweto cooling towers. Gilda and I are...
The Louis Botha S-Bend: Walking Through Joburg’s History

The Louis Botha S-Bend: Walking Through Joburg’s History

by 2summers | Dec 19, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg

Along Louis Botha Avenue between Orange Grove and Yeoville there is a half-kilometer stretch of road previously known as “the death bend”. Louis Botha is one of Joburg’s main thoroughfares between north and south, connecting Alexandra Township and...
Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge: An Art-Lover’s Paradise

Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge: An Art-Lover’s Paradise

by 2summers | Aug 16, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Limpopo

I love Limpopo and I also love African craft art. So when I went to Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge — a lodge outside Louis Trichardt in far northern Limpopo that promotes the work of Venda and Tsonga artists — I was in heaven. Succulents on my little room...
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Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

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  • Knitting in Joburg: Arthur Bales Turns 120 August 2, 2022
  • Hidden Joburg: The Lions Shul July 27, 2022
  • Gallery-Hopping Through Rosebank with Thabo the Tourist July 19, 2022
  • Jozi Getaways: Houseboating on the Vaal River July 12, 2022
  • Why I Became a Member of the Rand Club July 5, 2022

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Leisure Bay between two rain storms. Leisure Bay between two rain storms.
Family time. Family time.
I came to Port Edward to get away from Joburg and I came to Port Edward to get away from Joburg and work on my book manuscript. Now that I’m here, I just want to sit on these rocks and gaze out at the ocean all day.
New blog post up about Arthur Bales, the oldest kn New blog post up about Arthur Bales, the oldest knitting/fabric shop in Joburg, and the 120th-anniversary sale it’s currently having. Check it out - link in my profile. #knitting #discoverjoburg
Yesterday I visited the Lions Shul, aka the Doornf Yesterday I visited the Lions Shul, aka the Doornfontein Shul, with @antheapokroy. It’s the oldest synagogue in Joburg and sits in a very interesting location - read all about it in my blog (link in my profile). #discoverjoburg
#aSundayCarPic at Walter Sisulu National Botanical #aSundayCarPic at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg.
A few shots from my recent visit to @everard_read_ A few shots from my recent visit to @everard_read_johannesburg with @thabothetourist. Everard Read has a great exhibition by @thontonkabeya on right now - go check it out! Also I’ve just published a blog post about my tour with Thabo - see link in my profile. #discoverjoburg
I’ve now officially flooded my feed with atmosph I’ve now officially flooded my feed with atmospheric sunrise/sunset shots from the Vaal River. Last one - I promise! I’ve also included a few river sketches by @thethinking_hand - you can see more of Thorsten’s Vaal sketches on his feed. Also I’ve published a blog post about our Vaal River houseboat weekend (link in my profile). #theblogitects #nomoresunsets
Last weekend @thethinking_hand and I rented a hous Last weekend @thethinking_hand and I rented a houseboat on the Vaal River for the weekend. It’s only an hour’s drive from Joburg and so much fun — read the full review in my blog (link in my profile). #houseboating
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