Category Archives: South Africa

Up Close and Personal in Shark Alley

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

If you have ever watched “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel, you know that Walker Bay, on the southern coast of South Africa, is the home of “Shark Alley”, a favorite hunting ground for the Great White Sharks. We tried … Continue reading →

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Shiraz in South Africa

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

Shiraz vines grow not three feet from our patio at La Petite Ferme. Up close, you can see the green grapes start to ripen. However, as you look further, the rows stretch out and blend into a carpet of green … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Lorene Flewellen

The “White tablecloth” was just beginning to cover Table Mountain when we arrived. That is what the locals call the white clouds that rest on the top and sides of Capetown’s most notable landmark.

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