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A is for Africa
Africa defines me. It is my foundation and my firmament. When I write, I recall the smell of sugar-cane being milled, of rain on hot tar, of the spices on East Street, of the cold morning veld just be… more →
Charlotte's Web
A is for Africa
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charlotteotter wrote 3 months ago: Africa defines me. It is my foundation and my firmament. When I write, I recall the smell of sugar-c … more →
Home Again, Home Again
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charlotteotter wrote 7 months ago: Although I had a dream holiday in South Africa, I am so happy to be home. Usually I have a six-week … more →
Pictures of Home
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charlotteotter wrote 9 months ago: Drakensberg Mountains Howick Falls This is the landscape of my novel and also of my heart. (Photos c … more →
270 Days: Victory - and it's reported that pigs have learned how to fly
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PeaceLily wrote 1 year ago: Victory. I am so proud. So proud. I have spent the past eight years becoming more and more ashamed o … more →
Giving Thanks
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: Today my daughters dragged me to church. I have religious beliefs, but they are private ones, and I … more →
To Fest or Not to Fest
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: This weekend the Burg celebrated its annual Fest. This is not the Burg’s only Fest – the … more →
Join the Club
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: Germans love their clubs. If you want to play football, raise canaries or walk Nordically, and you l … more →
10 Things My Kids Love About Germany
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: One of the posts that consistently gets hits here is 10 Things I Love About Germany. It contains ref … more →
Cold Comfort
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: A year ago, deep in the heart of Europe, while driving through the continent’s longest tunnel … more →
If I Were the Chancellor of Germany ...
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charlotteotter wrote 1 year ago: … here are some of the rules I would impose: 1. On-the-spot fines for public spitting. It … more →
I Live in the Wrong Country!
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: Apparently, Germany is not the place for me. However, if I were to move, it would not have to be far … more →
Deutsch and I
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: Two days ago, I was railing against the daily posting horror that I have taken on for myself. Some v … more →
Thanks
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: I was driving back from the airport, having dropped my mother off, thinking I shouldn’t focus … more →
Au Revoir, the Queen
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: The Queen goes home tomorrow. The worst thing about being an expat is the goodbyes. Our lives are fu … more →
The Forest Maker
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: I have this little brother, Andy. He is big and quite funny. He is also kind, dreamy, hard-working, … more →
Queues likely
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bonnvoyage wrote 2 years ago: British people love to queue (or so it seems at least). T … more →
Defeated Kiwis and Dr Who?
bonnvoyage wrote 2 years ago: I’ve just come back from Cardiff where I spent the weekend with my husband’s family. You … more →
Glitter, Glitter
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: That’s what the end of the week is doing. It’s glittering at me. In five sleeps’ t … more →
The Expat Meme
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charlotteotter wrote 2 years ago: Friends, bloggers, correspondents, I give you – courtesy of Ms Mausi – the Expat Meme. Y … more →
