As many of you correctly guessed from my last post, I recently spent a good chunk of time in South Africa sampling various beers, liquors, and wines. I've been back home for about a week now, recovering and rehydrating, as it were.
While a good time was had by all (i.e. me), I must admit that I've returned home with a very noticeable dearth of food porn stored in my camera's memory card. After all, this was a "work" trip, so a majority of my meals were relegated to the buffet at whatever hotel/resort I happened to be staying at (not that I'm complaining). As far as the subject on which I was assigned to drink write about, you'll have to wait for my article to publish (if and when that ever happens).
In spite of my buffet blues, I did manage to squeeze in some incredible meals "on the outside" consisting of ostrich, Namibian oysters, Springbok carpaccio, biltong, lamb, lamb, and lamb. Alas, no photographic evidence exists for these culinary finds.
In addition to the great food and drink I had in South Africa, the scenery was just amazing. Amazing, I say! South Africa is truly a beautiful country--one that I hope to revisit again with my family one day.
Although I have no food pictures (what kind of blog is this?), I do have some shots from my time on a private game reserve in the Kruger National Park region of the South African bush, as well as my time in South African wine country in and around Cape Town. Enjoy.
I spy giraffes from the deck of my room at Kruger Natn'l Park.
See, I told you.
Monkeys also frolicked in the treetops outside my room.
Open Rover for game drives. Safari anyone?
Hungry hungry hippos
Stripes
Our Rover was fully loaded.
Wine/beer/liquor break out in the bush.
Not a carabao, but a Cape Buffalo.
Black Rhino and baby.
Meow.
High atop my "steed".
Joe
Table Mountain. Cape Town.
Views from Chapman's Peak.
Vineyards in the Stellenbosch area.
Thanks kind sir. But a spit bucket won't be necessary.
Wow. Beautiful. Thanks for bringing South Africa to my computer screen, Marvin. The buffalo is so cute. All things carabao-like I loooove. :)
Okay, now that you're back, cook something, for crying out loud. It's been too long!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 22, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Whachu talkin bout Marvin? I see food everywhere. Mmm... Giraffe.
Nice to see you're back safe! :)
Posted by: Manggy | February 22, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Awesome! But this post is such a tease . . . we need more details!! (Especially about the springbok carpaccio). 8-)
Welcome back and looking forward to your next post!
Posted by: Tangled Noodle | February 22, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I just learned something new today. Buffalo is carabao in Tagalog. We call it Kerbau in Bahasa Indonesia.
Nice pictures, Marvin. Seems like you had a blast in S. Africa.
Posted by: Tuty @ Scentofspice | February 22, 2010 at 07:08 PM
how awesome to be able to see giraffes from your hotel room!
Posted by: Dina | February 22, 2010 at 07:19 PM
South Africa! Oh the envy! It looks fantastic Marvin...awesome scenery truly :)
Posted by: joey | February 23, 2010 at 01:37 AM
Wow, amazing photos - a friend was just raving about South Africa but no photos and now with your pics I can see what he was going on about. What an incredible adventure. Thanks so much for taking us with you.
Posted by: OysterCulture | February 23, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Really enjoyed your photos Marvin! Looks like a wonderful adventure.
No spit bucket, I'm with you.
LL
Posted by: Lori Lynn @ Taste With The Eyes | February 23, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Enjoyed the pictures. Brings back great memories of my trip. I did not ride an elephant so I am jealous! LOL I totally agree with you on the spit bucket not needed! Spittings such a waste!
Posted by: Heather | February 23, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Beuatiful photos of my beloved country! Glad you had such a magnificent time.
xoxo South African Girl.
Posted by: Marisa | February 23, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Awesome!! I know someone who went the other year and she had an amazing journey. What a life-changing experience this must have been!
Posted by: wasabi prime | February 23, 2010 at 11:49 AM
That's amazing, you saw all the major animals on your trip!
Imagine bringing Joe home, baby lumpia would be quite the cool baby riding on top of the big "horsey" with his daddy around town.
Posted by: Mila | February 25, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Gorgeous photos, Marvin! Everyone I know who's been to South Africa raves about it; I even have a friend who wants to move there!
But...why didn't you take pictures of the food you enjoyed? That's too bad. Some time ago, Mila, Socky, and I went to a dinner hosted by the South African embassy. The food and wine were just wonderful. I especially loved the port they served.
Posted by: Katrina | February 25, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Oh my gosh, it looks like an amazing trip! I can't wait to read all about it.
Posted by: Erin | February 25, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Very, very nice! Welcome back and thanks for sharing these awesome pics!
Posted by: bagito | February 25, 2010 at 07:59 PM
all that needs be done, is to simply revoke the damned authorizing and implementing legislation, and not only is it back in the bottle, but it is as dead as a post legally and historically.
Posted by: mens health | November 12, 2010 at 08:39 AM
woha !!! the big five of africa amazing snaps
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