Holiday Snaps
Hello, I’m back, and am trying to stave off the onset of work mode by looking at all our holiday snaps: We had a fantastic week away in Limpopo Province, staying just outside Tzaneen, overlooking hills and valleys covered with macadamia nut and avocado trees. Our home for the week was full of interesting things.
Apart from it being beautiful (and free), we were very fortunate to stay there, because just a short walk across the valley, we had access to the famous Kings Walden gardens, currently closed to the public.
So we spent our time exploring the garden, going on long walks in the forest, taking naps, cooking well, and laughing a whole lot. We also got out and drove around a bit, seeing the sights, like this enormous baobab tree.
We didn’t see any of these animals…
But we did see lots and lots of monkeys, and also spotted some mongooses and warthogs, as well as lots amazing birds, like Rollers, Hornbills, and a Giant Kingfisher too.
As usual, I took lots of photos of plants and leaves, and have put some of those up at my Flickr page.
Now it’s back to real life, so my shop must be opened, fabric must be printed, things must be cut and deadlines must be met. But first, I think, a cup of coffee…
ooh, love the texture of the walls. and that crazy carved monkey.
It sounds like you have a great time. I am still working, must wait a bit more to take some days off.Beautiful photos of the gardens.
I am leaving for SA in 2 weeks time, and can't wait. We are going to a game farm in the Bushveld for about a week before going to Gauteng and the Free State to visit friends and family. Your photos has made me even more 'lus' for the wonderful SA Bush.I am glad you had a great time – the house looks great!
Looks like an amazing place! Seeing your photos is a bit like taking a holiday
Thanks!
When I got to the Limpopo bit of your holiday destination the phrase "the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River" flashed into my mind – so neat to know that it's a real place and not just a Kipling story! Looks like a lovely spot, sort of reminiscent of the Australian outback – with the exception of the monkeys
Monkeys seem too impossibly exotic to be running around wild.
Ahhh, Tzaneen really stirred up some crazy nostalgic childhood memories with your pics. Interesting retreat.
looks really lovely, will be going on a visual holiday on your flickr.thanks for sharingand welcome back to the mother city
Wow, what a great adventure, I love love love exploring new and quirky places. Just love the sphinx and the boab tree!!
Thanks for all the welcoming comments! It's great to be back in blogland, all you lovely people.
seems like you had a wonderful time off! Love the details of the house!! welcome back!
welcome back! looks like you even had lovely weather, hope it was as warm as you wished for. love that monkey's tail..
Oh, it's so GREEN! Jozi is a dull, awful brown now, can't wait for summer. Love the quirky subjects.
Welcome back… It's always a pleasure to read your blog. Thanks for sharing and we should explore the country special places more often. Cheers!!
How beautiful! That tree is amazing. Thank you for sharing these photos.