Category Archives: Johannesburg

Postings having to do with living in Johannesburg, South Africa

Out of Africa: tan & directionless

Posted on May 3, 2010 by ~Anna

I’ve lost track of the amount of times I’ve cried my way through Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. I always seem to be leaving someone, or something, important behind. This time was no exception to my general pattern: faced with … Continue reading →

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Departure: Africa

Posted on April 29, 2010 by ~Anna

It was with a very heavy heart that I left my beloved Cape Town after two short weeks. I definitely saw and did it all though—besides the hiking, paragliding, and winery visits, I packed in trips to the beaches, a … Continue reading →

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Departure Imminent/ From the Saxon to the campground

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Anna

No matter how many physical and mental lists you make, if you’ve never done a massive backpacking trip through a continent like Africa, packing is still a daunting task. I spent Christmas in Johannesburg with my boyfriend and his parents, … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Ficus and Drinking "African Mulled Wine"

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Anna

After searching high and low throughout the entire city of Johannesburg, and outside the city as well, neither S nor myself were able to find a real Christmas tree. Apparently there was a pine tree shortage this year; needless to … Continue reading →

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