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Sunday, 24 August 2014

August 24, 2014

The Grey Tree Frog is also referred to as the Rain Frog. 
I grew up with the belief that when the frog turns white, it is going to rain.  
Tonight I read that the frog goes white to reflect the rays during spells of harsh sunlight!
 What? Are you saying there is no Tooth Fairy either??

Why would this 'Grey' Tree Frog be brown?
My reasoning is that the light one above was in the plants on the front porch 
where there is a certain amount of sunshine.
The brown one below was hiding in the poles in the back courtyard 
under the eaves and thus gets no sun. 
(This is really just my point of view but seems to be a better explanation than it needing a bath)




Sunday, 17 August 2014

August 17, 2014

Can't get enough of the rain and how fresh everything is outside!
A droplet of water hanging from a tendril looks like a miniature light fitting

Friday, 15 August 2014

August 15, 2014

We had rain! Not much, but we are thankful for every drop.
While I was making coffee I noticed a colourful commotion in the plant on the fence.
Camera at hand as usual :)  
I managed two photos before the subject took off.

Although the rain had stopped, this very clever little Sunbird was having a 'flap & a flurry' shower 
by shaking the water droplets from the plant

 A quick peak at me from behind the foliage and off it went!

Sunday, 10 August 2014

August 10, 2014

Ever played hide and seek with an Agama Lizard?
This one had me laughing out loud - every time I tried to walk out the door it would pull back into the cavity of the hollow pole. I fetched the camera and very slowly stuck it around the door and managed this shot. 
I love how it is watching the door & very aware of the camera

Friday, 8 August 2014

Monday, 4 August 2014

August 4, 2014

Our little town has landed on the "Philately map"!!
This has to be the most beautiful postage stamp that I have ever seen.
More so because it celebrates the joy of creative embroidery by none other that one of our locals.

 The photo below was shot at an angle to show the raised printing.
A rather shiny photo but that was the only way I could show the wonderful 
texture of the beautiful raised printing 
Please note the detail of the teeth and digestive tract of the elephant as well as a Zulu language lesson all thrown in for the price of a single postage stamp!
Creative African Art at its best.
You can read all about this beautiful form of art by clicking on the word Tunga Studio 
We are so proud of this achievement and wish these ladies well.