Thursday, April 29, 2010

Positive People

I am writing this post at a time when positivity is not easy for me. At the same time I am realising that being positive is seeing the bigger picture and continually taking a good look at it. But despite my own struggle with this philosophy there are still gems in Jozi who are genuinely positive people! I first saw Nathaniel cycling a few weeks ago, the second time I saw him I knew I HAD to get a quick pic of him...He is for me a picture of a positive person in Johannesburg!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Radium Beer Hall and Kitcheners Carvery

What do these two places have in common?
Besides both being in areas most joburgers do not normally hang out at, they are also probably two of the oldest bars in Jozi!
Kitcheners (formerly Milner something hotel)was a local joint when my parents were at Wits University and Radium has been around since 1927...
So whats to love? The old wooden bars, the beautiful pressed ceilings (although Radium has distastefully painted the ceiling this yucky green colour)and an eclectic mix of people...
Radium is known for its Jazz and Kitcheners for its awesome head bopping tunes;)Go check them out...I was hesitant to put up this post because I have no cool pics of these places (yet) but just so you know I have been there...see below the table cloth of Radium!

Friday, April 23, 2010

The Highveld Sunsets

Even though tonight the rain feels like it'l never cease, I look at photos on my phone and remind myself that Johannesburg actually has the most amazing sunsets in South Africa...really! The sky is always so clear, crisp and the colours are amazing...
check out some pics!


Saturday, April 10, 2010

Rosebank Rooftop Market

Have you ever wanted something so badly you decide to part with just a little of your precious precious pride in the hopes of getting it?

My dear friend, who wants to travel more than building a serious shoe collection, roped me into doing something just a little ridiculous (for a 20 something) in order to realise her dreams of nomadic existance… And so because its related to traveling and so is this blog (kinda) it leads me to the first thing to love in Jozi...The Rosebank flea market!
Most of the locals have been here, it’s been around for years, at the Rosebank Mall, a typical flea market in a parking garage. So what's to love... Well, this is just the place to catch a glimpse of the multi-faceted melting pot of Jozi people in action. Rose bank rooftop market is the kitch and colourful icing to a fabulous cake of Rosebank…


To explain the photo; whilst my friend was hatching plans to travel the globe she stumbled across a competition by Colgate to win the opportunity to do just that...All we needed to do was send in our biggest, brightest smiles. So we combined a trip to the Rosebank flea market with an attempt to wow the competition judges...why we needed to do all this in the rosebank public eye escapes me. I suppose the people of Rosebank are an interesting bunch themselves...Have you meet...



(above and below) - Tendai and his wife Theresa do this colourful art on mugs and bowls etc Zac and his wife, Petra, have been selling their art work at the market for the last eight years (above and below) Friends; Tryphina and Anna, have been selling there beadwork/dolls and and for 15 years

More to come... Please make suggestions of what you love in Jozi...I'd love to hear!