Cheap Avocados: Another Reason I Love Africa

Despite the corruption, racism, and day to day inefficiencies, Africa is still a great place to grow crops. Although less prevalent in South Africa than it was in Kenya, farming is prominent across the country and is one of the few areas where Africa, with its favorable climate and rich soil, has a leg up over most of the rest of the world. Although due to farm subsidies and trade barriers, not all of this surplus makes it to our shelves overseas. However, while you're Africa the native fruits, vegis, and (of course) wines are definitely worth enjoying. One of the best bottles of wine I've ever had was about 12 Rand (less than $2).

The photo below is from the Grocery Store in East London where we went with Dan to pick up supplies for our hostel in Hogs Back. Here is a link to an economist article on land reform in South Africa.

(East London Shopping. 10R is about a $1.25)

Make sure to check out the flickr gallery for more photos of South Africa. RM and I are headed back to Johannesburg at 8am tomorrow from East London. We're headed to Kathmandu (connecting through Bangkok) on June 2nd.