South Africa: Thai pillows, French Cafe, Dosas, Pan-African Dining

Well, obviously a lot of Thai influences in Lauren's beautiful  Fourways home.  But relevant to my personal style.  These pillows are something that Bryan and I are obsessed with finding for our new place in PA.

Our first night in Johannesburg, Lauren and Chris brought us to a beautiful outdoor market, where we had dosas and coffee from Bettina's cafe. I loved the ballerina slippers and the old phonograph paired with the fresh flowers.  Trinkets abound already!

Moyo was our dinner destination. It was a very authentic South African restaurant.  There were pillows around, and blankets to wear over your lap as we were outdoors, there were torches and candle light everywhere and larger contained fires for warmth and light that smelled of burning wood.  Upon being seated, the waiter brought us a wooden bowl and a cloth and poured water over our hands (so we could wash them) and then dry them.  I had never seen it done this way before, but I did enjoy the ritual.

The following day, we went to the local African market to see their wares, before we headed by car into the wilderness of Waterval Boven, where we would stay for the next 3 days. These fabrics are made in the Congo with natural vegetable dyes. There were so many different patterns and variations, I felt like I was at a print show!