We went for a long drive to Carreira’s Centre in Randburg today where we normally buy bulk veggies at the Randburg Wholesale Market. The roads were quiet, so we were surprised to find that cars were queueing to get into the centre. The parking lot was full. As a car came out of the parking,… Continue reading 25 April 2020 – Day 30
Category: Memoirs
Zanzibar at the time of elections
28 October 2000 It is just before 5 am. I am lying awake listening to the Muslim morning call to prayer. Roger stirs, mumbles a curse about the noise at this early hour, turns over and pulls the pillow over his head. I feel a pang of sadness. Our holiday has come to an end… Continue reading Zanzibar at the time of elections
22 April 2020 – Day 27
As we were walking to the mall two days ago a trolley attendant approached us and offered us cigarettes. I was surprised, but then Roger told me that our neighbour buys from him. She is a rather heavy smoker; what other option is there, it’s been four weeks. Score: Trolley attendant 1, Government 0. Roger… Continue reading 22 April 2020 – Day 27
FLOODS, MUD AND FOG – A MT KENYA EXPERIENCE
ONE It is 2 am and I am lying awake, listening to the rain pouring down on our tiny two-man tent, supplied by the adventure company Wild Frontiers. The rain has not stopped since we started our walk up Mount Kenya this morning; in fact, I feel certain it is coming down even harder now.… Continue reading FLOODS, MUD AND FOG – A MT KENYA EXPERIENCE