This was the scene we enjoyed our first cup of coffee, rusks and biscuits with this morning, here in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
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de Wets Wild
Disappearing into South Africa's wild places… Again!
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Na die erge droogte van n paar jaar gelede is Zululand nou weer n groen lushof, Tina. So pragtig en welig as wat jy jou kan indink!
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Wow. I know this view at the end of the road very well. Fantastic to see it so green and the river so full. One of the best coffee spots by far!
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Well worth the drive from Mpila, and along the way Mphafa Hide is always an interesting stop.
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It is a lovely drive. Last time we were there Mphafa Hide waterhole was depressingly empty, so we are looking forward to seeing the restored water levels and vegetation. In contrast to the drought, many years ago when we were visiting, there was a huge storm and a flash flood and we got stuck on the “wrong” side of the stream that became a torrent to Mphafa, which turned into an enormous waterfall over the “cliff”. We were in a sedan car and we were stuck along with a man in a bakkie with a load of live chickens. We were wondering what sort of predators they might attract as darkness fell! Eventually a member of staff came along with a Landrover and a tow rope and towed us across so we could get back to the camp, not to mention some supper!
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Seeing the waterfall at Mphafa in full force really is one of my dreams! Getting stuck though, especially with hungry tummies and thirsty throats, would be a tough predicament and I’m glad the staff came through for you!
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Dit is darem lekker om so n uitsig te hê terwyl jy jou eerste koffietjie drink. Lyk so rustig. Geniet elke oomblik daarvan. Hoe lank bly jul daar?
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Ongelukkig moes ons vandag terugkom, Ineke. Met baie seer harte!
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Die herinnering gaan tog darem altyd daar wees.
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Looks like you’ve had some rain, Dries. What a view!
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This part of the country really is looking much better than it has for many, many years, Tracy. Not too long ago, on a previous visit, there was hardly a trickle of water in the White Umfolozi River…
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It has certainly sprung back, bringing the wildlife with it by the look of the congregation in your photo. Wonderful to see.
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Drought is such a terrible state, but nature is resilient!
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A view indeed!
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Much better than the one I’ll be waking up to tomorrow…
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I just say WOW! Am I jealous? Never, I prefer our gray and rainy weather!😁😁😁
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Sure, John, I believe you! 😀 😉
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