Till Sunday 8th March 2009 - Saturday is a true girlie day, starting off with all day breakfast (delicious) at Manna Haven in Swellendam with Phiebe and Bulelwa. Bulelwa doesn't usually venture into town, on account of a local lady being after her blood! Bulelwa is blamed for firing this woman from her position in the Park, which is completely unjustified. Bulelwa is making use of her bodyguards, namely Phiebe and myself, and taking the opportunity to go on a real spending splurge.
The afternoon is spent indulging in ice cream and chick flicks. Watching two of Bulelwas' films (Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madeas' Family Reunion) and then a film of my choosing - pure iconic - I introduce Phiebe and Bulelwa to Dirty Dancing - can you believe they have never seen it!
Sunday, I become an honorary Ranger for the day, joining Ruhan and Jack in a river study (unofficial fishing) at Die Stroom, not that we catch anything, our equipment being a bit primitive and all! Fishing line, a stick as a float and a beetle for bait! On the journey back to Reception, we encourage a puff adder to move from basking in the road. Also I eat my first alien species, that being a prickly pear fruit, tasting similar to a kiwi without the pips.
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Me, conquering my fears!
'Know well what leads you forward, and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom' Buddha
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
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
Me, conquering my fears!
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.
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.
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