Living in SA - First Impressions (II)
The shopping
a) Grocery shopping
Not many interesting observations here: Grocery shopping is like in Europe. The products are mainly the same and for once I do undesrstand the labels. 'Woolworth Foods' is the best supermarket, but 'Spar' is closer. And as you can see on the pics - it's like in good old Germany. Even the beer they sell is the same. As I don't like beer much, I am trying my way through all the great SA wines. And Savanna Light - good stuff!
b) Fun shopping
Now, that's another story. Going out to buy clothes and other articles you don't need to impress people you don't like with money you can't afford - that's big fun. 'Sandton City Shopping Mall' is the best here - can find anything. Of course I miss the little french boutiques, but SA brands are good too. Don't try to buy in french stores (i.e Sinnequanone), cause they are badly overprized. Otherwise the prizes are goodygood!!! And as our shipment has'nt arrived yet I needed to treat myself to some 'interim' clothes... :-)
