I love this board in Maboneng- an African variation of a board found in many cities around the world. Some of the quirky things others had written were “Go to Hogwarts” and “Understand Women”.
What do you want to do before you die?
I think that I’d like to visit every country in the world…
Maboneng
More about Maboneng
Maboneng is a Sotho word meaning “place of light”. Quite appropriate for a place that is a shining example of urban renewal.
Most Jo’burgers have been there at some time. But for those who don’t know, Maboneng is a privately developed energetic district in the Johannesburg CBD. It houses trendy art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, a market, a bioscope, a hotel as well as backpackers accommodation.
I went there for a Sunday stroll and snapped some photos on my smartphone.
Maboneng
The bright colours enhance the optimism in the area.
And so do boards like these…
Happiness Manifesto
We had delicious coffee at Origin Coffee…
Origin Coffee
And we visited Market on Main which is only open on Sundays…
Market on Main
where they were selling these delicious goodies…
Market on Main
and the biggest seafood paella I’ve ever seen…
Seafood paella
Then we browsed through the shops and the galleries including the I was shot in Joburg gallery…
I was shot in Joburg
Out on the balcony, we saw this…
Maboneng
It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Oh, and Maboneng also has free wi-fi.
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