Koe'sister

A Ship IS A SHIP IS A SHIP

There was much excitement when a friend told me in 2018 about an 11-day cruise along the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (also known as the Dalmatian Coast). Four countries and seven cities! It was dirt cheap and we could pay it off over 10 months. I was persuaded and paid my deposit. Soon I had a new cabin mate when my dear friend Moira Sampson said she wanted to join in. Together we attended our first meeting with the group leader and other members.

It wasn’t really our scene, but between the two of us we could create our own today, tomorrow and forever on this trip. With our passports ready and visa application done, we were ready for our time on a Norwegian Cruise Liner. It was going to be my first cruise and on the Norwegian, nogal. I could barely contain my excitement and applied for leave way in advance.

The day in October finally arrived and we were packed and ready. Flight and cruise tickets in hand, off we went to OR Tambo where we met up with the rest of the group. By this time, all my friends and

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Koe'sister

Koe'sister2 min read
HAVE A HOT CROSS AFFAIR WITH APPLE, CINNAMON & VANILLA BUNS
These buns are raisin-free - a good alternative if you're not partial to raisins and currants. I used my tried and tested recipe for Extra Spicy Hot Cross Buns and adapted the recipe to include grated Flash Gala apples, lots of cinnamon and vanilla p
Koe'sister2 min read
'Secret Ingredient' Pickled Fish
Every year on Good Friday, I host The Terry Fortune International Pickled Fish competition at my home (just to be brêkkerag). Although the social element is still present, it has become very competitive over the years. There are comments such as “Oh,
Koe'sister1 min readRegional & Ethnic
Flowery Compound Butter
I love all types of flowers, but edible flowers and herbs just have a certain kind of magic. It can elevate a dish to another level with taste as well as aesthetics. It’s spring and my planters are brimming with edible beauties. So today I made compo

Related Books & Audiobooks