Tag: Northern Cape

Our visit To The Raisin World In South Africa

image of a vineyard, Northern Cape, South Africa

As Bob and I drove through Northern Cape, we were delighted to come upon vineyards growing grapes that supply the rich raisin industry in South Africa.  The Orange River that bisects Northern Cape supports the cultivation of vast numbers of vineyards for both wine, table grapes and raisins. Read more

Discovering Sociable Weaver Nests in South Africa

image of a sociable weaver nest, northern Cape, South Africa

Discovering Sociable Weaver nests in South Africa was the highlight of our drive from Cape Town to Upington.  In a rather barren and very arid stretch of landscape, the nests stood out as quite unusual constructions on thin utility poles that looked like they would snap under the weight. Read more