Oh South Africa, How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
Of your oceans, coastlines, and mountains,
Filled with new friends and endless beauty.
Hole in the Wall near Coffee BayAtop Table Mountain with Cape Town City Bowl below. Photo courtesy of Zach KelleherMadonna and Child Falls in HogsbackBo-Kaap, Cape TownCoastline in HermanusThe Central Drakensberg Range
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most active need, with sun and wind, flora and fauna.
Baboons at Cape PointFranschhoek wine regionAfrican (Jackass) Penguins at Boulders Beach
I love thee freely, as a traveler strives for adventure.
I love thee purely, as they turn from the mundane.
Chester the diabetic cheetah can’t survive in the wild so he gets walked twice a day at Tenikwa Wildlife SanctuaryKayaking in KelpExploring the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn – look for the feet in the middle
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my best-lived days, and with my childhood’s dreams.
Elephant bulls play fighting in Addo Elephant National Park
Table Mountain and Lions Head seen on a windy day from the waterWatching the sun rise behind Table Mountain after hiking up Lion’s HeadShelly’s mother couldn’t lactate so this 6-month-old giraffe needs help in her infancy.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my hard times in Eastern Africa. I love with the breath,
Smiles, laughter, of all my life; and, if immigration permits,
I shall but love thee better after a road trip in Namibia.
Marbree!! I LOVE your photos!!! And I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA too!!! 🙂 If was one of my favorite places to visit. I love the people I met and oh the places I went. Keep loving life Marbree!!!
Another 6 weeks for me to go in this SA I fell in love with. You were around to see the anguish of the decision time to stay on for another 3 months. Great decision and I will be back. Enjoy Namibia and send yr itenerary etc as it is also on my to do list. Glad to have been a small part of yr journey in SA and Swaziland.
Beautiful pictures – thanks !
Thanks, Reto. It’s a beautiful country!
Great Work with Much Love & Passion!
Thanks, RC. The diving’s pretty good, too!
Marbree!! I LOVE your photos!!! And I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA too!!! 🙂 If was one of my favorite places to visit. I love the people I met and oh the places I went. Keep loving life Marbree!!!
It’s a wonderful country, isn’t it? I’m so glad you’ve had the opportunity to visit South Africa and hope you have another chance to do so.
Lovely! Nice personal expression with thanks to EBB (sonnet 43), yes?
Yes, thanks to EBB, sonnet 43. 🙂
Another 6 weeks for me to go in this SA I fell in love with. You were around to see the anguish of the decision time to stay on for another 3 months. Great decision and I will be back. Enjoy Namibia and send yr itenerary etc as it is also on my to do list. Glad to have been a small part of yr journey in SA and Swaziland.
Glad to have your company for part of my journey here, as well. Enjoy the remainder of your time in the Rainbow Nation!