As days get shorter and mornings crisper, I miss Finland. And not only because it is spring there… The autumn colors in Finland can be magnificent. But there is beauty in African autumn too.
Day 33 – Autumn
Category: Nature
Day 30 – Nesting
Ever since we had our own resident Weaver bird in our previous house, they have been among my favourite birds. There are few things more entertaining than watching them weave their nests. This one was clearly a top-notch builder, as he seems to have attracted a girl as well.
Day 26 – Duck
For this Easter trip, we stayed at a farm, with a whole range of animals from bulls to monkeys to meerkats – and even a coyote. Merlin’s favourites were the ducks (or the alpacas – it was a close call). Merlin was definitely not the duck’s favourite.
Day 25 – Early traveller
Breede river is far from Johannesburg. It is almost 1,500 km away – to be exact. And that is a long way to drive.
To get to Breede before dark, we started driving at midnight. At first light of the day, out little first class passenger (the only one in the car with his own bed available for the trip) was already well used to the rhythm of driving.
Day 20 – Snack of sunshine
I don’t think there is any fruit as happy as a naartjie. The colour alone will make you smile.
Day 19 – Dead but beautiful
Close to our house there is a park that has a section of trees long dead and dried up. The park has now started to cut them down, which s a pity as they are actually quite beautiful with their long white trunks and leafless branches.
Day 12 – Night at the dam
I admit. I’m cheating.
I took photos every day in the conference. I just did not like any I took on day 3. So this photo is taken in day 2 after few (or a few more) drinks with friends and colleagues. However, it is my challenge, so I’ll allow it.
The conference venue was centered aroun this beautiful dam. With clear skies, amazing number of stars and a slight glow of town lights from nearby, the scene was just beautiful.
Day 10 – Conferencing in South Africa
Only in South Africa will you ever share a conference venue with zeebras, wilderbeest, kudus and monkeys…
Day 7 – Calm in the park
For our pup – Merlin – the day without a park is wasted. So after some big puppy eyes stared me down, we took a walk in a close-by park. Despite some event taking place in one side of this small park, we found a few peaceful spots.
Day 6 – The last rays of sunshine
The winter is coming to South Africa, and evenings are getting shorter. Playing around in our garden with my camera (Note, the challenge is making a difference!) I became fascinated with the lens flares. This one was the last I got before the sun got too low behind the tree.
Blue Moment 