Windpomp against the sky
A windpomp (wind pump) in the Karoo edged off against the skyVisit Skywatch for more pictures of the sky
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04/11/2010
Karoo koppies
The Karoo landscapes are beautiful and always give you something new to photograph. Driving back from Gauteng I stopped for a quick break outside Steynsburg and snapped this farm gate with Karoo koppies in the background.These specific Karoo koppies in question are Koffiebus (Coffee pot) and Teebus (Tee pot).
03/11/2010
Pincushion Protea
Pincushion Proteas in full bloom at the Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve west of Port Elizabeth
03/11/2010
Union Building Gardens
The Union Buildings are surrounded by beautifully terraced gardens of indigenous plants as well as various monuments and a 9,000 seat amphitheatre. On our visit the roses were in full bloom, the weather nice and warm and people were just relaxing all over the gardens.The lawn in front of the Union Buildings are often the location for public gatherings, whether they be protest or celebration, such as the presidential inauguration. In 1915 there was a march of Afrikaner women to the Union…
02/11/2010
Union Buildings
The Union Buildings on Meintjieskop in Pretoria is the official seat of the South African government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The Boer Republics of the ZAR (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State united with the Cape Colony and Natal Colony in 1910 to for the Union of South Africa. Pretoria was selected as the administrative capital of the Union.The cornerstone of the building with its two identical wings was laid in November 1910, shortly after the…
01/11/2010
Beachfront
Looking along the promenade back towards town from this point, a couple of beachfront landmarks are visible. Bayworld is on the left with the Garden Court (previously the Holiday Inn Garden Court) behind it. The tall building in the middle is The Beaches apartment block while the McArthur's swimming pool is visible on the right.
31/10/2010
British Troop Train
On the way up the hill to Fort Klapperkop and the SA National Defence Force Memorial outside Pretoria stand an old steam locomotive. This specific locomotive was amongst others used over 100 years ago during the Anglo Boer War (1899 - 1902) to carry British troops and supplies from the coast to where the war was taking place in the interior of South Africa.
31/10/2010
Grave Search #3
Grave Search #3 is a request I received from Jenny in Australia via a comment on the blog. Unfortunately She never left an e-mail address, so I haven't been able to send them to her directly. I hope you are seeing this Jenny. Jenny asked: "Hi, was wondering if you are ever back at St Mary's Cemetery if you could take a photograph for me of one of my ancestor's resting places. The location is - Plot: CD/M4 - the…
30/10/2010
Fynbos display
The display hut at the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve west of Port Elizabeth has fresh cuttings on display of all the fynbos species and flowers that can be found in the reserve. The display is situated very close to the gate, so a quick stop there is recommended to have a look for what is currently in flower throughout the reserve.
29/10/2010
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
The Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve is situated about 40 kilometers west of Port Elizabeth. The reserve is 450 hectares in size and includes both pristine fynbos along the plateau and coastal forest in the gorge. There are several hiking trails through the reserve and one of them will take you to the spot from where the Van Stadens Bridge is visible. One of the magnificent flowers that grow in the reserve is the King Protea, South Africa's national flower.
29/10/2010
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