Back home, with fresh eyes and some gained perspective. It's comforting to see many things are still the same: Jacaranda trees and cicadas, mielie pap, beautiful beadwork, mom's cooking, fruit warmed by the sun, chappies and crosses, smiling roadside vendors, my love of African skies, ousies catching up gossip on the grass. Wandering like a tourist I notice some new developments too: oyster and champagne saturday mornings, lollipop doggie treats, stone craftsmen, a lovely lady named Busi that sells handmade Shweshwe dolls in support of disabled people (all at Irene Market), potjiekos to go, Pretoria central and the new antique route in my home town, innovative wire art, the lushness from rain, paisley back in fashion. It's good to see you again, South Africa.
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