In the middle of town, statues stand with quiet authority, and gardens offer shade from the relentless sun. The Jardin de l’État provides a leafy pause, while the promenade at Le Barachois looks out across a glittering expanse of sea that seems almost too blue to be real. Tourists drift in clusters–Europeans escaping winter, a smattering of South Africans, a few backpackers ticking another island off a list. The locals, by contrast, appear self-contained, moving with purpose, unhurried and uninterested in spectacle.
And then there was the ice cream. The best I’ve ever had. Proper French ice cream, silky, unapologetically rich, melting faster than dignity in that heat. I stood on…
National Women’s Day: Celebrated on August 9, this day honors the contributions
of women in the struggle against apartheid and promotes gender equality.
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Bobotie – a spicy mince dish [buh-boor-tee] This delicious dish originated in Malay cooking and is made with spicy minced meat, baked in the oven with an egg custard topping. It is usually served with yellow rice and raisins.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa has one of the world’s most luxurious trains.