My Adventure in South Africa: Chick Flick

Monday 13 April 2009 - One final visit to the Park, with Kirsteen sporting her SANParks uniform and an authoritative look about her. Woe betide any tourist out of their vehicles this morning, who's worried about the predators when this fiery Scottish minx is on the prowl!

It was also the final opportunity for all the 4x4 drivers to give 'The Crazy Chicks in the Little Red Corsa' their eager waves! It is Kgalagdai courtesy to acknowledge passing drivers, and over the passing days we had noticed a gradual increase in enthusiasm, starting with a raised fingers from the steering wheel, now perpetuating into a full blown hand wave and open mouthed grin! There is nowt so queer as folk!

All too soon it is time to bid a sad farewell to my friend, she is busy packing for her stay at Nossob and preparation for this weeks aerial game count with Marna. Life of a GVI is never boring!

Preferring to be in Upington in good time for my bus, approximately five hours early, the little red Corsa and I hit the road. Negotiating Upington, I refuel and find the local cinema, settling on chick flick 'He's just not that into You' - the best of a bad bunch, but enjoyed all the same. At R15 that being just over a pound to you and me, it was money well spent if only for the eye candy!

Our trusty red friend safely returned to the car hire company, after a KFC it is time to board the bus and travel the arduous journey back to the Western Cape.

I know a place in Africa..........

I know a place in Africa
Where I can feel the sun on my back
And the sand between my barefoot toes
Where I can hear the gulls on the breeze
And the waves crash on the endless shore

I know a place in Africa
Where the mountains touch the skies of blue
And the valleys shelter vines of green
Where the trees spread out a cloth of mauve
And the bushveld wears a coat of beige

I know a place in Africa
Where I can hear the voice of thunder gods
And watch their lightning spears thrown to earth
Where I can breathe the scent of rain clouds
And taste the sweet dew of dusty drops

This is the place of wildness
Of evolution and dinosaurs
Where life began and mankind first stood
Of living fossils and elephants
Where lions roar and springbok herds leap

This is the place of struggle
Of desert plains and thorn trees
Where pathways end and hunters track game
Of horizons and frontiers
Where journeys start and sunsets bleed red

This is the place of freedom
Of exploration and pioneers
Where darkness loomed and light saw us through
Of living legends and miracles
Where daybreak came and hope now shines bright

My heart is at home in Africa
Where the sound of drums beat in my chest
And the songs of time ring in my ears
Where the rainbow mist glows in my eyes
And the smiles of friends make me welcome

My mind is at ease in Africa
Where the people still live close to the soil
And the seasons mark my changing moods
Where the markets hustle with trading
And Creation keeps its own slow time

My soul is at peace in Africa
For her streams bring lifeblood to my veins
And her winds bring healing to my dreams
For when the tale of this land is told
Her destiny and mine are as one

Wayne Visser

Best foot forward

seek excitement,
seek enlightenment,
seek adventure,
find your big big love,
love,
don't forget to stay curious,
but always be cautious,
learn from the past,
but always go forwards,
know that the majority is not always right
and nor are you.
chase greatness,
and know sometimes that means sacrifice.
know when to fight and when to run,
stand for what you believe in,
never walk over the beliefs of others,
march boldly into love,
but tread lightly with the heart of others.
try to be kind,
try to be happy,
try to leave a legacy when you're gone,
and remember it's the choices you make today
that shape your tomorrow,
so put your best foot forward.

My Adventure in South Africa

Chick Flick

I know a place in Africa..........

Best foot forward

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