Views of Soweto

In August 2014, soon after Chris and I arrived in South Africa, we visited Soweto.  I didn’t previously know that the name of the township was made up of the English words SOuth WEstern TOwnship.

Buffalo Valley!

I’ve got bruises on my arms and legs from bouncing in the land rover, thorns in my hands from digging out invasive cactus plants, and elephant spit down my back, and I’m having a blast!

Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town, South Africa, is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens I’ve ever been to. I could spend days there, I could live there! Here’s a little photo essay, hope you enjoy it as much as I did!