Africa attracts a lot of criticism from around the world, with most of it warranted and justified in my view. Heck, even on this forum those of us who live here are not exactly shy in expressing concern over things we see & hear that we don't like. I went to a large shopping mall today and it was heaving with thousands of people who all seemed to be enjoying themselves and the atmosphere was laid back & pleasant. Although thoroughly familiar with my surroundings I was still struck by it all. It's another side of Africa and I thought that some of the folks here might be interested in seeing some pics.
These pics were taken from where I parked my car in the multi-storey carpark. There's no recession here- there are construction cranes everywhere.
This is the large suburb of Sandton in the North of Johannesburg. It is sometimes referred to as the wealthiest suburb on the continet.
The shopping mall is over 30 years old. Every few years it gets a revamp and gets extended. This is the newest extension and it's very swish.
Even when the choo-choo train speeds by!
We use traditional Christmas decorations, including immitation fir trees. But there is increased use of Africa's signature tree, the baobab, in Christmas decoration. I think it is most imaginative and very attractive.
All perhaps somewhat different from the popular view of Africa?
These pics were taken from where I parked my car in the multi-storey carpark. There's no recession here- there are construction cranes everywhere.
This is the large suburb of Sandton in the North of Johannesburg. It is sometimes referred to as the wealthiest suburb on the continet.
The shopping mall is over 30 years old. Every few years it gets a revamp and gets extended. This is the newest extension and it's very swish.
Even when the choo-choo train speeds by!
We use traditional Christmas decorations, including immitation fir trees. But there is increased use of Africa's signature tree, the baobab, in Christmas decoration. I think it is most imaginative and very attractive.
All perhaps somewhat different from the popular view of Africa?
