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Shake it with Marshmallows

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Hello Folks!!! Close your eyes and think about your favourite place to visit. Now, imagine the food you love. I'm sure you smiled. That's it, eating and travelling are the things that really move us.  Surrounded by the rugged South African bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, Sun City is a magical wonderland. One of my best memories are those summer days when we went to Sun City. The whole journey is just 'wonderlik'- travelling almost 200 kilometers on breathtakingly beautiful roads, picturesque table mountains, lush diverse scenery and the cheerful mediterranean climate. Calling itself "a world within a city", the resort complex has the unforgettable Palace of The Lost City, The Valley of The Waves water park and ancient legends and myths to keep you busy imagining. I used to enjoy walking over the time bridge, also known as the Seismic Bridge. It would make loud rumbling noises when you walk, giving you the feeling of a horrible earthquake. This de...

Mrs. Santa of Easter

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Hello Folks!!! Festivities are a smorgasbord of religious traditions and fine food. From mouth-watering cuisines and delicacies from different parts of the globe to fusion dishes, sweet and savory, there is a certain charm that surrounds a festive season. Easter is one of the most fun celebrations in any child's life - with a basket full of chocolates, nests full of colourful easter eggs, super cute Easter bunnies and lots of sticky buns.  In Africa, Easter means a long weekend, which creates the perfect opportunity for a large family gathering. We would have lunch parties in our friends house, play in the swimming pool and also have 'eggs'changing.  As children, we had so much fun at the easter treasure hunt game, picking up easter eggs and presents specially kept for us at each doorstep. After the treasure hunt, we used to have the perfect get together! All families, friends and neighbours at home. Every year a different house would host the party.  There was a very bea...