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Quote plates

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on August 30, 2025August 14, 2025

When we were in South Africa, we went to a lovely restaurant and shop called…

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Photos of home, by Jack McLeod

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on June 14, 2025June 13, 2025

Jack has a good eye for a great shot. He doesn’t just capture an image,…

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Baby’s bottom succulents

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on June 10, 2025June 9, 2025

isn’t nature wonderful? Source

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Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jack McLeod

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on May 28, 2025May 27, 2025

Jack has been an amazing friend and support to my family and me. He is…

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Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jack McLeod

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on April 26, 2025April 24, 2025
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A day

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

My sister sent this photograph of the beach upon which we spent our days when…

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Dream Home in Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on April 11, 2025April 8, 2025

Look at this gorgeous house for sale near Port Alfred in South Africa. Anyone who…

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I left my heart in Africa

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on March 29, 2025March 25, 2025

I guess it is the same with any homeland, but my sister gave this to…

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Beach findings

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 24, 2025February 23, 2025

I saw the above post on Facebook, and it made me very nostalgic. I grew…

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Life in South Africa

  • by Janet Carr
  • Posted on February 19, 2025February 16, 2025

Favourite childhood treats as keyrings Getting old with my bonus sister  

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