Tag Archives: Cape Town

RIP Nelson Mandela

Posted on December 6, 2013 by TBM

I had a pub post ready to go today, and then I read the news about Nelson Mandela’s death and I decided to change my post. In 2010 I had the opportunity to visit South Africa and we attended a … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa | Tagged Cape Town, History, Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela Death, Photos, South Africa, World Cup | 46 Comments

Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee

Posted on April 9, 2013 by TBM

This is the fourth novel I’ve read by Coetzee and the third that I’ve completed for my 50 Year Project. I read this novel a few years ago and found it disturbing. Since I have the rule that I have to read or reread … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Books | Tagged 1001 Books you Must Read Before you Die, 50 Year Project, Animal Rights, Animals, Award Winning Literature, Book Reviews, Booker Prize, Books, Boston Terriers, Cape Town, Disgrace, J.M. Coetzee, Life, Literature, Nobel Prize in Literature, Photography, South Africa, South African Writers, Youth | 33 Comments

No words to express how I feel

Posted on December 17, 2012 by TBM

I am still stunned by the news from Connecticut. My thoughts are with the friends and families of the victims. I don’t even know what words would be able to express how horrible this event is. People should never be … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged Cape Town, Connecticut Tragedy, Copenhagen, Denmark, England, History, London, News, Paris France, Photography, Photos, Sadness, School Shootings, South Africa, Tragedies, World News | 55 Comments

Sunday Post: People

Posted on September 23, 2012 by TBM

The photo below was taken during our stay in Cape Town, South Africa. We loved hanging out at this one square to watch all of the people. We visited during the 2010 World Cup and the fans really got into … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Post | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Cape Town, Football Fans, Life, People, Photography, Soccer Fans, South Africa, Sunday Post, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, World Cup | 19 Comments

Travel Theme: White

Posted on September 21, 2012 by TBM

Aisla’s travel theme this week honors the UN’s International Day of Peace, which is today, September 21st. 2012’s theme is ‘Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.’ To help celebrate this day, Aisla has suggested that we post photos featuring white … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Theme | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Botswana, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Life, Nature, Okavango Delta, Peace, Photography, Photos, South Africa, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, Travel Theme, UN International Peace Day, Wildlife, Yellow-billed Stork | 27 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (August 7)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by TBM

While visiting the Cape of Good Hope, we also stopped at Cape Point to check out the lighthouse. The lighthouse used to be higher up, but had to moved lower since it was seen too early and many ships came … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Cape Town, Life, Lighthouses, Photography, Ship Wrecks, Ships, South Africa, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Photo | 29 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship

Posted on June 9, 2012 by TBM

This photo isn’t the best quality. I’m not sure why it turned out so grainy. It might have been the fact that I just got off a plane, I think it was my seventh flight in 12 days, and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Blog, Blogging, Cape Town, Friendship, Life, Photography, Photos, Postaday, South Africa, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Weekly Photo Challenge, World Cup | 25 Comments

Travel Theme: Rhythm

Posted on June 7, 2012 by TBM

When we visited Cape Town in South Africa we had just spent two weeks in Zambia and Botswana. We were a little tired and ready to relax. One of my favorite days in Cape Town was when we visited this … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Theme | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Blog, Blogging, Cape Town, Children, Drums, Life, Markets, Music, People, Photography, Photos, Rhythm, South Africa, Travel Blog, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, Travel Theme | 29 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (May 19)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by TBM

During our stay in South Africa we only had a couple of days in Cape Town. Our main purpose was to catch a World Cup match. However, during our planning for the trip many people told us that we couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Cape Town, Life, Photography, Photos, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos, Wine, Wine Tasting, Wineries | 28 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (May 3)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by TBM

When I first saw this family in Cape Town, South Africa I thought they were statues. But I promise that they aren’t. I don’t know what kind they are, but I think they are beautiful.

Posted in Africa, Travel Photos | Tagged Africa, Birds, Cape Town, Nature, Photography, Photos, South Africa, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Wildlife | 33 Comments