Think on these things:
They say the Lion and the Lizard keep
The Courts where Jamshýd gloried and drank deep:
And Bahrám, that great Hunter–the Wild Ass
Stamps o’er his Head, but cannot break his Sleep.
Omar Khayyam
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Indy and the Rainbow Bridge
Our dear Indy. It is my earnest hope she is waiting for us expectantly at the Rainbow Bridge. She passed away this year, 2021.
Autumn leaves London Early November 2021
Climbing a Mountain by Tractor
I want to share with you something exciting we did a few months ago.
We went up a mountain by tractor and really enjoyed it. I am confident you would enjoy it too.
The tractor ride started at the foot of Langeberg mountain on Protea Farm about 29 km from Montague in the Western Cape of South Africa.
I will put some pictures below.
Make sure you phone first. When we arrived we paid and climbed aboard the trailer which is pulled up the mountain by a very powerful tractor (four massive wheels). The road to the top twists and curves.. The views are spectacular. Halfway up we stopped and were given delicious fruit. At the top is a large hut with a viewing platform More refreshments. The air is bracing .Cameras don’t stop clicking.
The mountain is 1500m high so from the top we could see for miles around including Robertson and beyond.
Then it was back down the winding and twisty road to the bottom where we enjoyed a delicious potjiekos. For those of you who are not from South Africa, a potjiekos is a mouth watering stew cooked in a large pot over a fire. The potjiekos definitely called for a second helping.
Here are three pictures. Please scroll down. Thank you.
Wild Life Quiz: Highest Flying Bird
Wild Life Quiz: Sleeping Elephants
A Huge wave at Morgan Bay on the Wild Coast of South Africa
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Relax! Everyone was safe. This wonderful photo was taken by Garth Yearsley. We recently enjoyed staying at the Morgan Bay Hotel on the Wild Coast. The accommodation and food was surpurb, surpassed only by the friendly atmosphere and warm welcome. Needless to say, the scenery at Morgan Bay is spectacular. Scroll down please. Photo used with permission.
Mighty Wave Splash – Morgan Bay – South Africa
A glimpse of the massive power of the ocean. Thank you to Richard Warren-Smith for the great photo. Great timing!
All Aboard the Kei River Ferry
13 September 2021 South Africa.
Morgan Bay Dawn: Glorious Red and Gold and then the Whispering Waves
South Africa. Another glimpse of paradise. Scroll down for two pictures and a video with sound of the waves whispering welcome to the dawn.
Note: You may have to click the video start button a few times.
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