jamikins

This may be a silly question, but I've seen this word around and I have no idea what it means!

Thanks
Jamie

divewop

It is the word we use for "Happy Hour" while in Africa.

Each afternoon after the game drives,
the guide usually stops somewhere for everyone to enjoy drinks and munchies while enjoying the sunset before heading back to camp.

There is a thread somewhere with all of our favorite cocktails listed.

It is also the name of one of our regular Africaphile posters.

Casual_Cairo

I believe the term is common all over the world. First time I ever heard it (30 some years ago) I was in Hawaii, so I don't think Africa holds an exclusive on the term. LOL There are drinkers all over the world waiting for the sun to go down!

on on

jamikins

Ahhhh...that makes sense!!

Thank you!

sandi

... and as I say "the flag is up over the yardamn somewhere" so it doesn't have to be at sunset!

waynehazle

That was one of my big questions when I first signed onto this listed... but I was too proud to ask

I searched through some old threads.

jamikins

Hahaha...its taken me a few weeks to get the guts to ask too! I kept seeing it in posts but couldnt figure it out!

betsyatl

I must admit I had never hear the phrase before, but after acually watching the sun go down over the savana while enjoying a nice cold one, it truly fit the feeling!

CarlaM

It's my Fodor Friend Cindy!

Here are some favorite sundowners:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34782358

ArthurSA

Remember that no matter where you are, the sun is always going down somewhere in the world!

mkhonzo

Traditionally a cocktail of quinine laced with gin to mask the flavour. An early prophylactic against malaria.

Today the tradition continues, however the cocktail choice has expanded to a full bar, however the hour has remained the same: At sun down. Hence the name of a sundowner.

HariS

"A cup of understanding"

napamatt

Otherwise known as beer o'clock

GrannyJoan

"A time to enjoy the marvelous African sunsets, to releave one's self and to refuel with a good beer, wine or cocktail"