Several flowers from my garden
Just when I get a little enthusiastic about my blogging again, WordPress decided to change the layout or format or whatever it’s called for typing a draft post. Or maybe I’ve pressed something I shouldn’t. I’m by no means computer savvy so .. ho hum .. I shall press on and see what it looks like …
Walking with Africanis (the dog of Africa)
“ Some dismiss them as mongrels and strays. But these dogs are a distinct breed, endemic to southern Africa and with a proven lineage going back some 7 000 years. They are the Africanis – the dog of Africa.” Quote from : https://www.brandsouthafrica.com/people-culture/arts-culture/africanis-the-dog-of-africa Some employees at Umngazi River Bungalows catch the boat from beach to …
Tidal wave in the Umngazi River mouth
I called it a mini Tsunami as I’ve never seen this before, mainly because I’ve never been close to a river mouth as the tide rises in the sea and consequently the river. This particular morning, as I sipped my early morning tea on the deck of our bungalow, I noticed the sea was louder than …
A day in the life of Umngazi guests
That’s us in this case .. hubby and I This is basically how each day unfolds in paradise. Our mornings began with a cup of tea with a view .. (I am cheating here. I took this photo on our last day. Each day previously, feet were bare … ie flipflop-less!) While sipping tea, breathing deep and slow, gazing .. …
We’re back !!!
We had a fabulous holiday! Catching up with my special family in Ramsgate, four glorious days in paradise at Umngazi River Bungalows and Spa on the Wild Coast of Transkei and a weekend at Champagne Castle Hotel in Central Drakensberg breathing fresh mountain air … quite a change from the humidity of the coast. Am still going through …
We’re on holiday for the next 12 days !
Sooooo just as a last post until our return … Nerine bowdeni in my garden .. Where are we going ? Well, hubby and I are spending a few days in Ramsgate, Kwa Zulu Natal with cousins Barry, Gavin, Kathy and Sabrina … followed by several days at the fabulous Umngazi River Bungalows on the Transkei Wild Coast …
Another butterfly …
This time a tiny one – ‘ African Grass Blue’ – on a Jasmine leaf Genus : Zizeeria knysna Family : Lycaenidae They’re quite common in our garden but never still enough for me to take a photograph. He must be sleeping !! Not as clear as I would have hoped but it was early evening .. …