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May 31: The Butcher Shop and Grill

Posted on June 4, 2012 by East to Hedon

Tonight we had dinner at, “The Butcher Shop and Grill”  (http://www.thebutchershop.co.za/), at the Nelson Mandela Square. This restaurant is located across the square from the previously panned Trump BBQ and Grill. This restaurant features prime South African beef, some cuts … Continue reading →

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May 31: Cradle of Humankind

Posted on June 4, 2012 by East to Hedon

Today, we visited two of the fourteen South African sites that collectively form the World Heritage Site that is known as, “The Cradle of Humankind”. These two are the closest to Johannesburg and are about 90 minutes outside of the … Continue reading →

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May 30: Off to Soweto

Posted on June 4, 2012 by East to Hedon

We were picked up this morning by Elia (our driver). He took us out to Soweto (more formally known as the South Western Townships). The Soweto I “knew” was fixed in my mind due to the news coverage of the violence and … Continue reading →

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May 29: First day in Johannesburg – ups and downs.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by East to Hedon

We arrived right on time at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), made the usual hike through the terminal, and managed to quickly retrieve all three pieces of our checked luggage… and they were even undamaged! Even our trip through South … Continue reading →

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