Tim Tams, Nutella and Rooibos

In 2007, I went to South Africa on a missions trip and have vowed to go back a second time at some point in my life. I experienced some new things while I was there and silly me, didn't realize until recently we have all of the following here in the states!  Regardless, I had a lot of fantastic 'firsts' while in South Africa and when I eat them, drink them or use them here at home, it reminds me of that wonderful land.  I'm able to have a piece of South Africa here with me and someday, I hope to return.

Tim Tams - a Tim Tam Slam is a must.  A Tim Tam Slam will knock your socks off with its wonderful, chocolaty goodness.  If you haven't experienced the Tim Tam Slam, you must go to Target this very minute, run through the store,pick up some Tim Tams and ask me how to do the Tim Tam Slam.  

You'll thank me later.

Nutella - a lovely hazlenut spread.  Spread it on a piece of toast and enjoy!  And while you're at Target picking up Tim Tams, grab some Nutella too.

Freshpak South African Rooibos - South Africans serve tea to their guests like Americans serve coffee.  Nothing beats unwinding after a long day of service projects like a hot cup of Freshpak South African Rooibos with sugar in the raw and a bit o' milk.  Delicious.

 

Satchel - After our luggage was lost in Amsterdam... or Africa.... or over the ocean... who knows where... the airlines gave us money to buy some clothes to hold us over until our luggage arrived.  While at the mall in SA, I came across a satchel.  Still have it.  Still use it.  Still love it.

 

Pashmina - While shopping, I came across some pashminas.  Everything in SA is extremely inexpensive.  I found these for like $1.50, so I bought lots of different colors!  I wear them all the time!

If you have the chance, go to South Africa!  The people and the land are simply remarkable.  Don't believe me?  Google 'Cape Town, South Africa' and see for yourself :)  And then actually go there - it'll be one of the most amazing things you do in your life.  The people you meet, the things you do, the places you go and the things you see are all breathtaking.