Discovering Joburg

Luckily, I was able to join my husband on a trip to Johannesburg. After getting the fast Gautrain to Sandton, we walked across the busy street to the Raddison. I say you have to "springbok" it across as the safe walking light is very short!

I Sussed out almost every inch of the famous Sandton Shopping Mall. Over 300+ upmarket shops and restaurants. Mandela Square is in the middle of it. Lots of yummy restaurants encircle the square. After much shopping, I headed back to the hotel for a short rest! :0)

Next day, I joined my new friend ( with her son and Mum) to explore another part of Joburg. We drove to  Hartbeespoort. About a hour out of the city. Whilst there, I enjoyed African Markets with authentic souvenirs which I could bargain for. We had lunch there before heading back. Yummy prawns...again!

On Thursday, the four of us took a tour to Soweto. It possessed incredible history and is/was the home of  Nelson Mandela and Reverend Desmond Tutu. Their houses were diagonally opposite each other. Imagine two NobelPeace Prize winners from the same small township.  Some serious sad things happened there. A massacre of 500 youths from primary and high schools peacefully demonstrating against being made to learn all subjects in Africaans , not their native tongue. Learning about that , brought tears to my eyes and heart as a teacher and a mother! So much history to learn from just this one area. I have bought two of Nekson Mandela's books.... "Long Walk To Freedom" and his autobiography written using letters from his 27 years of being incararated in jail. Google Soweto and Mandela if you want to learn more. Also enjoyed traditional Soweto food for lunch!

Last shopping was to buy "safari gear" so that the elephants and lions don't see me! All camouflage clothes, long and light. I hope we get to go to Kruger Park again soon.

Last night we enjoyed an intimate night of Jazz after having the most delicious tandoori chicken I have ever had! We plan to go back to that restaurant!

Last day, we went to the Neighbour Goods Food Market. We dined on champers and oysters at 10:30 am! And enjoyed paella, olives and South African wines as we sampled, smelled and ogled all the incredible foods on offer.

Now back in  Maputo,  I have to cook and not dine out each night! That and go to the gym!