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I could easily fill this column with content from Africa over the next two weeks, but you’ll have to read my magazine articles to see more. It’s time to move on to other regions of the world, like fall foliage in my native New England. Before I leave the continent, I want to touch on some of the highlights from Cape Town that I have not yet discussed. Loved the small plates at Pot Luck Club<\/a> atop a former silo in the trendy neighborhood of Woodstock. Tea at Belmond Mount Nelson<\/a> is a must. It takes you back to the Teddy Roosevelt era. Three locals all suggested the best biltong in the city is at Continental Butchery<\/a> on Kloof Street and who am I to disagree. I wish I was digging into a bag of this chewy beef right now. The protea in bloom at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden<\/a> was amazing as were the grounds. Enjoyed visiting the 19th-century synagogue<\/a> on the Company’s Garden and the gift shop afterwards, which merges African beadwork with Judaica. If you’re fortunate to be in Cape Town during First Thursday Art Walk<\/a>, take full advantage of this opportunity to see the galleries with a glass of Stellenbosch pinotage in hand.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Botswana’s independence, so if you see a Botswana flag flying from our house, you know what we’re celebrating. <\/div>\n
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I’m off Monday for Rosh Hashanah. L’shanah tovah! May this year be filled with joy, health, and prosperity! <\/div>\n
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