"Jessica" South Africa by jessicadf

South Africa Travel Guide: 14,794 reviews and 27,481 photos

Oupa bottom row 1st man in from right - South Africa

My oupa was an Afrikaaner, and my mother was born just outside of Johannesburg. After nearly 35 years, I finally got an opportunity to visit the homeland of my ancestors. What a wonderful time we had! Great times included my cousin's wedding, several days in Kruger Park, several days relaxing at a game farm, a mad-dash trip around the Cape, lots of braii and even more laughter and fun.

Thank you to my family in South Africa - you're all so wonderful! And thank you to Alex, who always seemed to find my pajamas, surprising me with freshly laundered and ironed pajama bottoms. :-)

Take a look a each of my South Africa travelogues for photos from the various parts of the journey.

Last visit to South Africa: Jul 2002
Intro Updated Jun 19, 2003
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Written Sep 9, 2002

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Comments (44)

Gillybob Oct 31, 2007 at 4:02 AM Report Abuse

Ooh - yummy braai photo. I'll be there in 4 weeks! Can't wait! Gillybob greetings
Jenniflower May 31, 2006 at 7:10 AM Report Abuse

Nothing quite like a sizzling braai... Mmmm gosh I AM hungry today! lol
Martman Sep 18, 2005 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

Ek het jou tuisblad met belangstel gesit en lees. Dit is eintlik baie goed. dankie. Ek dink dat jou ma en oupa het van 'n baie pragtige land gekom.
ATXtraveler Mar 8, 2005 at 10:10 PM Report Abuse

We loved the Braii in Houston when the South African Rugby team came to play us.
ATLC Nov 24, 2004 at 10:19 PM Report Abuse

I like a good braai myself! Nice page, Jessica.
karenincalifornia Mar 16, 2004 at 8:06 AM Report Abuse

How wonderful to be able to go to South Africa to see your relatives in the homeland! Watch out for those crocs!
manuelEB Jul 21, 2003 at 8:18 PM Report Abuse

I though you have an square root!!! (-;
Drphoto Jun 23, 2003 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

Good cat !!!
alfredop Jun 20, 2003 at 3:06 PM Report Abuse

Wow! that's what I call a real blood trace! Amazing and well done!
AyurinHiro Jun 8, 2003 at 7:50 AM Report Abuse

Lions are so close to you! South Africa is very far from Japan, but I would like to visit there someday! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting our pages and leaving us nice comments.