Fans shower wishes on The View's Ana Navarro and husband as they vacay in Africa for Christmas

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: ‘The View’ host Ana Navarro is currently spending her Christmas break away from Miami, all the way in South Africa with her husband Al Cardenas.

Navarro and Cardenas have spent their Thanksgiving break, summer break and the Fourth of July away from home as they’ve embarked on yet another adventure.  ‘The View’ host has documented glimpses of her holiday on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.

All the way from South Africa, Navarro wished her fans on Christmas, and they all rushed to applaud and thank her for the same.

Ana Navarro spends her Christmas in South Africa

On Instagram, ‘The View’ host Ana Navarro shared several snaps of herself, her husband and the wildlife in South Africa as she wished her fans on Christmas day.

Navarro wrote, “We are feeling blessed this Christmas. We are so joyful to spend it marveling at the unique beauty of Africa. We wish all of you and yours a Merry Christmas, peace and health.🎅🏼”

Ana Navarro visits Port Elizabeth

In addition to her Christmas wish, Navarro also shared that she and her husband got a “little taste” of South African culture. ‘The View’ host visited Port Elizabeth, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela.

Navarro posed in a traditional outfit, where she also posed with and showcased several locals and wrote, “Got a little taste of South African culture -the sounds and colors and tribes. This is a country that has gone through so much. It was not so long ago, in my lifetime, that Apartheid was a daily reality.”

She added,  “Today, the many tribes and people of S Africa, are allowed to live freely. I’m not saying there is not racism and inequality. I’m saying Apartheid is no longer the law of the land. Blacks are not banned from entering certain areas and places unless they meet certain conditions and carry a “dumb card,” as was once required.”

Navarro then spoke a little about Port Elizabeth and wrote, “We were in Port Elizabeth, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, who was born into the Khosa people. He served almost 30 years as a political prisoner, and upon being freed, became the first Black President of S Africa. We can get so caught up with superficial differences, when we have so much in common.”

“As I watched the show last night, I was struck by how Africa is at the root of so much of the music I love - the rhythms of the Caribbean, the drums of Cuba, the marimba I grew up listening to in Nicaragua. They proudly shared a little bit of themselves with us last night, and I am sharing it with you,” wrote ‘The View’ host on Instagram.

Fans pour in wishes for Ana Navarro and her husband

After Ana Navarro shared glimpses of her trip to South Africa and wished her fans on Christmas day, they were quick to respond.

One wrote, “Beautiful and thank you! Have a wonderfully blessed Christmas."

Another wrote, “Merry Christmas Ana.”

“Merry Christmas, beautiful and amazing,” expressed one fan.

Another wrote, “Merry Christmas Ana and Al, have a wonderful time.”

Wishes continued to pour in for the couple as one fan wrote, “Merry Christmas to you and yours!!” and another wrote, “Feliz Navidad!”

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