Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Knysna to Oudtshoorn

Parting shot of the Knysna Lagoon from our hotel window

Last view of the Indian Ocean before crossing over into the Little Karoo

Chloe and Henry at Dolphin Head

Haves and Have-nots contrasted in George

Dutch Reformed Church in Oudtshoorn, with Jacaranda Trees

My new best friend

Chloe - light as a feather - she can stand on an egg!

Even without teeth they bite!

Cindy hangs on for dear life!

Cango Caves

Cango Caves

Cango Caves

Monday, November 29, 2010

Knysna Bay, Indian Ocean and Featherbed Reserve

head of the Kynsna River/lagoon  into Indian Ocean. stunning views of the Indian Ocean.  we took a ferry ride across the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Reserve.

the rocks and seashells worked their magic again

South Africa's smallest antelope-the duiker

St John's lily

original rock art

rock art adding in seashells

contrast between the beautiful coastal homes and...

Our guide Mark, drove us through a township on the hills above the bay

the best solar dryer you can find

a gardener at work

more of the township

wild sweet peas

more of the Indian Ocean from Featherbed Reserve

Fascinating cliffs and rocks at the interface of the Knysna Lagoon and Indian Ocean


Sunday, November 28, 2010

Port Elizabeth to Knysna


 Soccer mania-World Cup Stadium in Port Elizabeth

Our idyllic pool and waterfall at Tsitsikamma N.P.
 
Suspension Bridge at Tsitsikamma National Park

Kent, Kathy, Becky, Chloe on far side of suspension bridge

Magical rocks on far side of suspension bridge

Rock Dassie-closest relative to the elephant

View of Indian Ocean at Tsitsikamma

two baby dassie's


Highest bungie jumping spot in the world-a stunning 600' drop

some have plenty in contrast to others who have little-coastal home in Plett

View from hotel room in Knysna

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Hazyview to Pretoria

Roadside Fruitstand

Orphaned Wood Owl - raised by Sabie Coffee family

Coffee Blossoms

Tim roasts coffee at Sabie Coffee Company

Pilgrim's Rest shops

The easiest way to carry things is on your head!

Fruit Stand at Graskop

Mac Mac Falls

Artisans at Mac Mac Falls

Shanty Town near Sabie

Kruger National Park

Birds at Lake Panic Hide

Baby Impalas

Hippos

Water Lily with Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Dumbo with TINY baby

Look for the baby!

Vultures waiting for their turn

Hippo at Skukuza

Baby Elephant and Mama again

Sleeping after the kill!

Waiting for Thanksgiving leftovers

Lion and cub

Big Rhino