South Africa - land of splendour
Dear Bubble Friends
And so we are home again after the most wonderful holiday in South Africa. There are so many stories to tell and I took tonnes of photo’s which I must still work through. My new camera worked like crazy!!
To make a very long story really short:
We landed in Cape Town in the midst of a heat wave!!! From light snowfall in Ireland to 40 degrees – well, it was quite a shock to the system!
Absolutely wonderful to see the family again after 6 years and we had so much to share and talk about.
After the first few days, we took to the road and traveled up route 62!! I had almost forgotten just how beautiful the majestic mountains, countryside, orchards and vineyards are. Our eyes were like sponges, soaking in every detail.
From Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay, George, Nysna, Plett, Stormrivier, staying over at each town to enjoy all the activities, from swinging in the tree tops of Tsitsikama to walking with elephants! Game reserves and animal santuaries – long walks at Keurboomstrand and steep climbs up to the suspension bridge at Stormsrivier.
So many things we saw and did and enjoyed the lovely, HOT sunshine on our skins. The last few days we traveled way across the land to the West Coast and then back to Cape Town and spend more time with the family.
The people are so friendly and it was wonderful to hear our language again!
The downside (unfortunately) – people live in their own prisons! High fences and security systems is the reality of living in South Africa. How terribly sad that so much beautiful is ruined by humans.
When I have more time, I will tell you about some of our adventures! And what fun we had!!!
Love
Avril
Janis Zroback
You sound as if you had a wonderful time…looking forward to seeing those paintings…
Avril Brand
Thank you Janis!!! Oh I have so many paintings in my head now, I will need to live for a hundred years!!! LOL!
joedog
wonderful to have you back, glad you had a good visit hope to hear & see more
Avril Brand replied
Thank you joedoq!!! I have so many photo’s and some great stories about our trip. Will try to tell more as soon as I have time!!!
AnitaInverarity
Wonderful to have you back- what a fantastic holiday to have- look forward to seeing the inspirations come through in your work xxxxxxxx
Michelle *
Sounds like you had a fantastic time Avril, yeah…the prison part is exactly why so many of us leave, not even the Country’s beauty can make up for the safety of our kids.
Glad you enjoyed your trip, can’t wait to see your pic’s.
barnsis
Sounds like a wonderful trip, look forward to seeing all of your images.
Arie van der W...
Glad to have you back Avril…...seems like you had a wonderful time! That’s great!! And I’ve seen some great pictures.
Lynda Robinson
This was such an interesting read Avril. Good to hear the new camera was a success. Saw some of your amazing images already, and look forward to seeing more.