The sun has gone over the horizon, taking the edge off the heat. Soon participants will go from sweltering to chilly. We’ve already packed our kit, signed in at the Ranger…
Continue ReadingEarlier this year, Carmella and I created the . They’re high-quality card stock, dense, so we could only pack a handful or so decks. Some were destined to be gifts,…
Continue ReadingFrom the official explanation: Black Rock Rangers are participants who volunteer a portion of their time at Burning Man in service of the safety and well-being of the Burning Man community.…
Continue ReadingCarmella and I have been going to Burning Man for many years. This year our other travels happened to intersect South Africa at the same time as AfrikaBurn; luck seemed to…
Continue ReadingThe Butcher Shop & Grill / 125 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa / +27 21 434 0758 Since before we’ve arrived in Cape Town we’ve been getting…
Continue ReadingWe endure the challenging drive up winding Signal Hill Road to the summit — 669 meters (2200 ft) above the waterfront — to walk around from Lion’s Head to Lion’s Rump on Signal Hill,…
Continue ReadingFinally, we arrive in Cape Town, South Africa! I’ve heard many good things about CT. We just passed by the lowest point on the continent, L’Agulhas, and have been driving along…
Continue ReadingKaai 4 Braai / Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay, 6500, South Africa / +27 79 980 3981 My favorite experience of South African food was Kaai 4 Braai. Located in Mossel…
Continue ReadingWe’re clearly out of the velt and back in the urban world. We pass through the city of Durban, and George, and then we pull into Mossel Bay. Tonight we’ll…
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