I grew up drinking instant coffee. Well, not pure coffee, but a mix of coffee and chicory. Chicory was used in many countries as a coffee substitute during WWII, but in present-day South Africa the most popular coffees in the… Read More ›
Southern Africa
Growing up in South Africa by Trevor Romain
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Now that is an enterprising fellow!
In Johannesburg (South Africa), this local entrepreneur goes around mortuaries and undertakers collecting dentures. You are welcome to try them on until you find one you like. He makes minor adjustments and you can admire yourself in the mirror… Read More ›
Rules for driving in Africa
1. Never indicate – this will give away your next move. A real African driver never uses them. 2. Under no circumstance should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, this space will… Read More ›
South African English
People are often surprised when I tell them that South Africa has 11 official languages, and that not many people have English as a mother tongue. This existence as a small language with pressure from so many others makes South… Read More ›
In the heat cleaning windows
It was really hot last Saturday (even though it is still only spring) and I could not sleep, so I got up early and cleaned my windows. It is not an easy task, given that I am three floors up… Read More ›
This postcard goes with me everywhere
It makes me feel better when I am homesick. It shows how South Africa really is a world in one country. I use it as a bookmark for whatever I happen to be reading. I grew up in Port Elizabeth/Port… Read More ›
