Here I was expecting something very different to Brisvegas, but with the jacarandas blooming and summer just about to kick off the similarities to home are striking. But that's where the similarities end.......
First night we sampled some traditional South African fare and I gotta say I think I'm going to enjoy it here - meat, meat & more meat! Cooked slow and falling off the bone with some succulent exotic spices thrown in. I will not lack for protein.
Full team day on Saturday. A visit to the IBM head office and a meeting with the South African IBM team who gave us a very warm welcome. It was then on to Soweto - home of Nelson Mandela - for a spot of lunch in the street where he lived. Somewhat touristy but touching just the same.
Tomorrow we leave for Polokwane, which I'm told will be very different to the thriving Johannesburg, but I'm looking forward to making it home for the next month.
Giddy Up!
The Jacarandas from my hotel window in Johannesburg
South Africa Team 7 on the steps of IBM Johannesburg Office
Outside Nelson Mandela's house in Vilakazi Street, Soweto
Just in case anyone gets confused.......
Glad you're enjoying your first taste of SA! Have a great time, lots of love. KD
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