Category Archives: Friends
Sign of the seasons
Yesterday evening I went for a walk with some friends on the “koppie” above their house. It’s Autumn, but the evenings are still perfect – the sun not too hot, … Continue reading
Looking back: One worth retelling
My friend Anri-Louise, who lives in Tana, Madagascar, and who taught with me at VVS on the island from 2009 – 2011 is back in South Africa. I’ve been reading … Continue reading
Afrikaans Pop!
Yes, I know Afrikaans music won’t mean much to most of you outside South Africa, but this blog is also aimed at many of my friends who now live outside … Continue reading
Sunday smiles
I could do with some bright, happy photos right now. Perhaps you could too? Well, here we go – a little series from lunchtime last Sunday – at one of … Continue reading
The clan’s morphed, but friends they remain
In April I wrote a post about a set of friends from three expat families who lived in Antananarivo, Madagascar – the first, five boys from South Africa; the second, … Continue reading
Traversing a wintry Sunday afternoon in June
I know I did a wordless post yesterday but these photos, from Sunday past, just speak for themselves – adding detailed descriptions would do them an injustice. All were taken … Continue reading
From singing in toilet stalls to the stage before thousands…
Over a decade ago I first met Riana Nel, a Namibian-born South African singer/songwriter, at our church 3Ci in Pretoria, South Africa. Over the next 10 years we worked together, … Continue reading
An evening fit for a (French) king
My words aren’t working this evening, so you get to enjoy some photos of a special evening spent with friends – including one from France and one from Switzerland – … Continue reading
