After a braai (South African barbecue) in our friends' yard last night, we're up early! We're packed and off to meet our colleagues for the start of our diamond safari. First stop this morning is our diamond cutters and installment #1 of hand-selecting the sparkling beauties. At day's end we'll be meeting with the DeBeers group for updates and discussion. Gotta run!
Ngi zokubona (see you later),
Judy & Steve
Home again
Dénouement: Cape Town
The depths of the diamond mine
Final visit with our diamond cutters
Farewell to the bush
Buffalos, rhinos and giraffes — oh, my!
In the bush
Safari wildlife
“The smoke that thunders”
Hand-picking future heirlooms
The African “Diamond Safari” Begins
Unjani (oon JAH nee)
Bricks & “dagga” become a home
The floors are finished & the rafters are up!
Habitat for Humanity
En Route
Ready for the mines!
Just two days to go!
Less than two weeks to go!
Next stop ... South Africa!
