December 27, 2012

Today was my 45th visit to the park since the beginning of this year!

My intention was to set the record at 52 visits for the year, but I doubt that I would make it  :(

Despite all these visits, I have NEVER seen a snake in the park.

Today we were privileged to witness one snake eating another.

Scary stuff, but what an awesome viewing!

 The view 'atmaggieztree' has changed somewhat since I first posted a photo taken at this spot.
Please click here to view the scene after the fires that ripped through the
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park during August.

December 26, 2012

With the electricity supply still not restored, we decided to visit False Bay Park.

False Bay lake is part of the Isimangaliso Wetlands in KZN, South Africa.

An  awesome site! The lake has regained its former glory after having been dry for so long.

Even the Pelicans are smiling and looking very smug.  This has to be my favourite photo ever.

The electricity supply was eventually restored after 24 hours.  How accustomed we have become to flicking a switch, and how unprepared we are when nothing happens when we flick it .....

December 25, 2012

Spider eats Spider

We experienced extremely hot weather on Christmas day that ended in 

quite a severe storm in the afternoon. At about 4pm the electricity went off (the norm here during a storm) and we decided to make our way back home.  When I brought the car closer for my Mom, I noticed this feast on the fender. 

The electricity did not come on during the night as hoped.