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South Africa is such a complex country, grappling with big issues that sometimes feel so close to ones’ face that it is best to step back and regroup.<\/p>\n

There is little that can beat a road trip out of the Big Smoke, Johannesburg. \u00a0Of course one eventually has to return but capturing our land at different times of the morning and afternoon, inland or at the coast, brings a sense of balance, provided you stay away from smaller metros.<\/p>\n

Having these images is first prize so that one can revisit them over and over again so they can forever be embedded in ones mind’s eye until the next journey.<\/p>\n

Oh South Africa, our magnificent land, we have made you so complex but you restore our souls beyond the cities every time we embrace you.<\/p>\n

Below are just a small collection of images that i had to hurriedly put together for the launch of my new blog but will add to over time.<\/p>\n

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