A long but fun day celebrating Mrs 6000’s birthday. There were gifts, there was a really good lunch, there was even a bit of time to chill out this afternoon.
Oh, and there was incredible wind, as well.
We – like the UK – are in for a rough day or two.
But now I’m knackered, so here’s a quota Rock Kestrel – a Rooivalk – from Agulhas last month.
Obliging little guy sat on an old telegraph pole very patiently for just as long as I needed to shoot him.
Thanks for that.
A couple of things to sort out this morning, and then we’re off down to Agulhas for the first time since the fire incident a few weeks back.
First job, locate some beer and meat.
All the major food groups covered.
So not much for me yet say here except that I’m looking forward to a lazy weekend, and you should look in the usual places for photos etc.
I need to go and kick a football around in the silly African heat, so here’s a quick QP to keep the streak going.
I was sorting through some old images looking for a suitable print for a friend’s wall when I came across this one taken a few years back, in Agulhas.
Oooh. So ethereal!
More (and I really do mean more) tomorrow.
A quick trip down to Agulhas to check that all is in order after the recent bad weather.
It mostly was, but a few important jobs and repairs got done, and now it really is.
A beautiful day, making me wonder if there actually had been any rain. But yes, the fields were sodden, and then I saw the state of the road south of Bredasdorp. The Agulhas Plain does serve as a giant runoff from the Soetmuisberg, but generally the roads remain clear. Not today, with the knee-deep water on the A319 allowing only the larger vehicles through. Thankfully, I was in one of them, and so it worked out ok.
Once here, managed a quick walk as well, and some photos, none of which were amazing, but that isn’t an issue.
Favourite one was probably this White-Fronted Plover on the beach here. And even then, maybe more for the pebbles than the bird.
Back home now, and ready to grab a quick dinner before loadshedding. Will the first clouds of the cold front hold off long enough to grab a quick shot of the Milky Way while the village lies in darkness (apart from the wanker with the generator in his garage)?
I guess you’ll find out right here tomorrow.
Ah yes. The blog post after the cathartic experience that I had been waiting for. Yes, hot and sunny, and yes, I do prefer the more tempestuous side of Cape Agulhas, but it was just amazing to get out, get some fresh air and have the beach (almost) to ourselves.
Normal service is resumed.
And that includes unsuccessful fishing in the rockpools.
We’ll be heading home shortly, but as ever, it’s been a wonderful getaway, and I’m already looking forward to our next visit.
Happy daze.