(Now I can only say “South Africa” in Rik Rankin’s accent in my head. Oh well).
Diana is in South Africa!! Woo hoo. She and her hubby were headed to set today at around 2:00PM local time, but were delayed by a traffic jam outside of Capetown (for about 2 hours!) so she had time to answer some fan q’s…
Apparently it’s Scotland weather in Capetown today…
https://twitter.com/dundlejuice/status/847788580483338240
Feels like home… ahhhh https://t.co/1M9BFSoO63
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) March 31, 2017
So _unlike_ home! Aaaaahhhhh… #clouds #moisture #wow https://t.co/TWTL9jXI8R
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
See you in a few… https://t.co/TWTL9jXI8R
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
(so she thought…)
Sabrina Spanke: Don’t forget to take pictures ?. Enjoy your time in SA ?…
I'm sure we will–when we get there. Motorcycle accident on highway, so traffic creeeeeeping along…????????. See you eventually, @TallShipProds https://t.co/qFauleWI6z
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Sabrina Spanke: Getting out of the car and walk to Cape Town isn’t an option, right? ??…
Cape Town is where the hotel is. The studio is somewhere else! https://t.co/rfcAppFyMX
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
I kind of doubt it… pic.twitter.com/W30AGsMM7J
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
ruthayres: Hope no one was harmed in accident
They had an ambulance and pieces of motorcycle all over the road, but no blood; think the rider was guy waving his arms at cops–if so, OK. https://t.co/LAPir0R7gO
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
karenjeanne: Diana! You’re in Capetown! Are you having fun yet? What’s on the agenda for today? I’m ? (x3)!
Studio tour, once we get there… ???? https://t.co/1Vo3ZoTbHT
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Vanessa Tyler Bourne: DIana, will u wave if I wait at the Studio gate……#obsessedSAfan
Yeah, if I have a chance (and if I recognize the studio gate when we see it…)! https://t.co/yZdkmnmXra
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Yes! Totally fascinating–though present view much like LA… pic.twitter.com/Nocaqrv8br
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
@Writer_DG Do you see the water from your view or are you inland?
— Stephanie Bryant (@twingles321) March 31, 2017
Can't see water but not far from it. https://t.co/KxPS3COV5s
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
How long will you stay in SA? https://t.co/ZMW2wdDnGH
— ????Sasino????MPC????????♀️PEAKER #ISTANDWITHSAM (@SabiaSch11) March 31, 2017
About two weeks, but not all in Cape Town. https://t.co/cmLlWWr383
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
@Writer_DG Recovered yet from the long trip to get there?
— Stephanie Bryant (@twingles321) March 31, 2017
Crazy hours don't mess with your circadian rhythm?????
— Stephanie Bryant (@twingles321) March 31, 2017
Not as long as I'm left alone long enough to sleep 3-4 hours at a time. https://t.co/7WHO0a65rM
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Maril Davis: don’t worry. We’ll be here all night. Light Coke waiting for you – different formula to Diet Coke ?
Looking forward to it! Doug and the driver may need the Real Stuff, though… ☕️???? https://t.co/pjypR6HtXU
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
it's different. Much sweeter. I like it better
— Maril Davis (@TallShipProds) March 31, 2017
You've been in Lithuania???????????
— Paulina (@Paulina51113880) March 31, 2017
How who they achieve that status?
— Peggy Blaylock (@pegblaylock) March 31, 2017
You got me. https://t.co/KawglSdhE7
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
???? what's the speed limit there ? So many accidents ????????????????
— Linda Warner (@LindaDocgirl44) March 31, 2017
About 3 mph, apparently… ???????????? https://t.co/1uZ3qFcRv6
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
andrea: But [are you] ok?
Us? Sure. Just stalled in traffic for an hour (so far…). #howfortunatethatIwenttothebathroombeforeweleftthehotel https://t.co/rcOh3xeqri
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Doug and the driver are entertaining each other with descriptions of terrible traffic. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? https://t.co/E1VWfChpKg
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
So which one of them has the best stories? https://t.co/W0qqicR9dT
— karenjeanne ????️☃️???? (@purpleiris13) March 31, 2017
Well, driver is laughing more, but it may just be nerves.., https://t.co/4R5skXfFZe
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
????your driver is nervous.
Not a good sign https://t.co/tB7RcMlFr6— karenjeanne ????️☃️???? (@purpleiris13) March 31, 2017
We've started moving again–he's stopped laughing… https://t.co/8WjJtXkK3M
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
Driver thought everyone on show was Scottish–hugely entertained to find out we're Americans. Hey, I couldn't say what kind of accent he has
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
@Writer_DG Will you do any BEES writing while here or taking a break?
— Stephanie Bryant (@twingles321) March 31, 2017
Doing the copy-edit for BESIEGED. https://t.co/ZiMH1FJ6gs
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
@Writer_DG Please excuse my question, but will book 9 be ready soon? Wish them a successful time in SA????????
— Eva Schmitt (@Tiribomba) March 31, 2017
No, but it will be good when it's ready. ???? https://t.co/wp5LfUzpUk
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
and on that note, they arrived…
Eeee! pic.twitter.com/fFN0njFi9d
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) March 31, 2017
It sounds like a real South African road trip. My ten minute drive to work entails at least five near misses of one kind or another. A good thing they have a driver used to the craziness. Hope they had a great time at the studio.
I have a question. Do they drive on the left side like in England?
Yes we do Astrid. SA was a British colony so we have inherited that from them.
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