South Africa- Johannesburg (JNB)

hey peeps. In africa now, net's too slow for uploading of pics. will complete the blog when i go back to Sin. Having a burning throat. I Don't want to be sick for my wkends in Singapore. BOOOO.

Anyway, went Lesidi Cultural village yesterday. Cost us 700 rand for an evening tour with dinner. That's like 175 Sing can, Who says Africa is cheap?

Once in a lifetime, so have to spend la. Quite an exotic tour, had a good time despite my bloody throat. weather was good but as usual a bit dry. I finised 6.5 litres of water in 2 days. 1st time in my life.



the welcoming africans!

the rings on the legs are suppose to prevent the brides from escaping while the neck rings stops them from moving their heads left and right to look for escape routes.. haha. the neck rings don't sound convincing

they have clean ,colourful guest rooms if you'ld like to stay in the village for a night. I like their wall art!

The chief of a certain african tribe. There were about 4 to 5 tribes/villages that we visited that day. Names are too difficult for me to remember. We looked so plain beside his extravagant costume.

It's customary to greet the chief of the village before you can enter.

U can spit without being fined!

No la, its a custom for them to spit for good luck and throw the stone among the pile before you start the new journey.

Not paying attention while the guide is talking.


Tried very hard to get him/ her to look at the camera.

And now he/she doesnt want to leave me lo. Keep grabbing on my thighs. Small blackies are quite cute, like a real life doll.


The right hand side is another chief from another village. I prefer the left hand side costume.


Can you spot the rooster, I wonder how it got its way there, african roosters are more wild?

The hut with walls made of mud and COW DUNG!

Their BMW. When it grows old, they will eat their transport. Zoom in for its fluffy brown lashes. i find that pretty cute.

Making corn porridge.

Another village.

Their fireplace, the corner which they start the fire will depend on the wind direction. Simple and useful structure.

The last village, crunchy worms for you?


For this village, it has the highest price for marrying a bride, the market rate is usually 11 cattles. for this if i din remember wrongly its 13-14 cattles, cos the wives here are especially hardworking. This lady here is polishing the floor with MUD & COW DUNG!!! I tell u they smell really BAD, i almost want to vomit. N they call that POLISHING the floor lo! Furthermore, they have to do it 3 times daily. Indeed hardworking , def worth the 13 cattles.

He speaks excellent English.Next up is the traditional dances. Whee.


Outside the toilet. Isn't she SEXY?


I really like their colourful art.


"踢腿" is really their signature dance move. I swear they did that 50% of the timethru the dance.

And the rest joined in for the finale. Not me, i m a shy sporean afterall.

Nyama Choma restaurant for dinner


Joseph, our driver


Check out the menus. Game for you?

Yes , i tried ostrich and crocodile meat. Crocodile is too tough , ostrich is like mutton with no taste. Once is enough.


The King and I

2 concubines

Last bit @ the souvenir shop



Ok and some pics on my last JNB trip @ the Lion park. I think i have done enough, Pls don't give me another JNB in my roster.

It's winter in june.

So scary meh?

E cubs aint as cute and small as i imagined

My fave photo of the white lion. Very close encounter.

with eileen while waiting for our punctured tyre ( by the lion ).

Nelson Mandella Square

2nd day @ Butcher with Audrey. Had some good steak. Audrey looked so tired cos she just touched down that day. Poor gal. So lucky to have my batch mates on both days, eileen and stanley on my touch down day and Audrey on my 2nd day.