The Waterberg ~ South Africa
The Palala River, flowing north towards the Limpopo. Bonsmara cattle. Old red sandstone cliffs. Horses. Iron age sites and wildlife ~
Might I inspire you to travel more?
It's always hard to get away, but one thing I have resolved to do in 2013 is to travel more. It's always good to travel with a purpose. A sketch book and a small paintbox can enrich one's experience. It doesn't matter how good the pictures are. This one didn't work very well but elements proved useful. It's good to observe, to take visual notes. I find I have poor hand-eye coordination when I am tired but improve with practice. If nothing else, you return home with a record of your…
Might I inspire you to travel more?
It's always hard to get away, but one thing I have resolved to do in 2013 is to travel more. It's always good to travel with a purpose. A sketch book and a small paintbox can enrich one's experience. It doesn't matter how good the pictures are. This one didn't work very well but elements proved useful. It's good to observe, to take visual notes. I find I have poor hand-eye coordination when I am tired but improve with practice. If nothing else, you return home with a record of your…
Have you ever been to Kosi Bay?
If you are planning a trip to South Africa, see if you can visit Kosi Bay in Natal. The unique system of costal lakes support a huge number of bird species and is famous for the traditional fishtraps used by the local people. We were able to watch both Samango monkeys in the costal rain forest and went snorkeling in the estuary. Being guests of the Warden we were able to stay in one of the researcher's huts for a few days. I remember listening to Zulu drums beating as the sun went down. You…
Painting in South Africa ~
At this time of year it is high summer in South Africa. When I lived in the Waterberg I went riding every morning before breakfast, returning for mealie pap and bananas fried with crispy bacon before settling down to paint in a room looking out over this lovely garden. You too can stay with my friends on Triple 'B' Ranch ~ home to Waterberg Cottages as well as Horizon Horseback Adventures with Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill near by ~
The Waterberg ~ South Africa
The Palala River, flowing north towards the Limpopo. Bonsmara cattle. Old red sandstone cliffs. Horses. Iron age sites and wildlife ~
Reviews of 'Ride the Wings of Morning' on Goodreads
A collection of letters written between the author and her family during the time she spent convalescing and working in South Africa, this lovely volume also contains artwork completed during the years she was there. I enjoyed this book very much and would love to meet the author. A wonderfully refreshing book, innocent, appealing, very funny, insightful . . . a must read if you like witty, human life stories. Richard Pilbrow Loved this book as it reminded me so much of my childhood in rural…
Have you ever been to Kosi Bay?
If you are planning a trip to South Africa, see if you can visit Kosi Bay in Natal. The unique system of costal lakes support a huge number of bird species and is famous for the traditional fishtraps used by the local people. We were able to watch both Samango monkeys in the costal rain forest and went snorkeling in the estuary. Being guests of the Warden we were able to stay in one of the researcher's huts for a few days. I remember listening to Zulu drums beating as the sun went down. You…
Have you ever been to Kosi Bay?
If you are planning a trip to South Africa, see if you can visit Kosi Bay in Natal. The unique system of costal lakes support a huge number of bird species and is famous for the traditional fishtraps used by the local people. We were able to watch both Samango monkeys in the costal rain forest and went snorkeling in the estuary. Being guests of the Warden we were able to stay in one of the researcher's huts for a few days. I remember listening to Zulu drums beating as the sun went down. You…