Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Gaansbai Area South Africa
Gansbaai nestles at the foot of Dynefontein Mountains, and boasts a beautiful coastline with magnificent "fynbos" vegetation. In 1881, Johannes Cornelis Wessels, an 18 year old fisherman, walked all the way across the dunes from Stanford to GANSBAAI [bay of geese], named after a colony of Egyptian geese that used to nest in the area. Fishing was so good that he decided to settle here in a hut from stone, daub and reeds. Today, along with the fishing industry, GANSBAAI has grown into a charming village and holiday resort with a school, churches of various denominations and shops to provide for every need. Fish shops are stocked with fresh catches daily. GANSBAAI is a popular holiday resort for fishing and diving enthusiasts.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
South Africa / On the Road
Various views along the South African coastline
Cape of Good Hope... A landmark in the portuguese history. The first European to reach the Cape was the Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias in 1488, who named it the "Cape of Storms" (Cabo das Tormentas). It was later renamed by John II of Portugal as "Cape of Good Hope" (Cabo da Boa Esperança) because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East. 
Hermanus, World famous for Whale spotting
Wilderness is renowned for it's hospitality and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. It is set between the Kaaimans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve, whilst being bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains.
Traffic Jam on the motorway
Port Elizabeth MallMonday, November 20, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
South Africa / Addo Park
Addo Elephant National Park
This is what is know as a dung beetle, so that means....
They have the right of way!
A hungry Ostrich, what a fine bird
This is not a threat, its reality but none to be seen on the day
Were they arguing or playing?! Not so sure..
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