Category Archives: flowers

A walk-about in my garden

Posted on August 7, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Let’s see if I can squeeze in a post before my space runs out on this site. But oh my goodness .. I have carpel tunnel syndrome in both hands and it’s getting worse.  It’s come and gone over the … Continue reading →

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Mountains and valleys, flowers and moss … and waterfalls

Posted on June 29, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017 : Champagne Castle Hotel Early morning mist hung over the forest and clouds shrouded the highest peaks but the weather report was positive .. no rain.   The hiking trail to the Sphinx which hubby and I have done several times … Continue reading →

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Along a country road …

Posted on June 9, 2017 by momsmeanderings

…. at the foothills of the Drakensberg.  Leaving the hotel gate … Basket sellers outside the entrance to catch tourists .. and me !    When in the Berg buy basket ware, it’s strong, durable and made by rural women The … Continue reading →

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Champagne Castle Hotel

Posted on June 3, 2017 by momsmeanderings

I am featuring the hotel (or part thereof)  in this post for those who haven’t seen my previous posts on our visits over the years.  The hotel is nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg in the Champagne Valley ..  photo … Continue reading →

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A few photos from Elaine’s baby shower

Posted on May 10, 2017 by momsmeanderings

A diversion from Umngazi posts and pics (they will be back!)  I have been a busy bee lately, hence lack of communication via my blog… one thing has kept me occupied has been organising and preparing for Elaine’s baby shower which was on … Continue reading →

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Walking with Africanis (the dog of Africa)

Posted on April 16, 2017 by momsmeanderings

“ Some dismiss them as mongrels and strays. But these dogs are a distinct breed, endemic to southern Africa and with a proven lineage going back some 7 000 years. They are the Africanis – the dog of Africa.”   Quote … Continue reading →

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We’re on holiday for the next 12 days !

Posted on February 28, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Sooooo just as a last post until our return  … Nerine bowdeni in my garden .. Where are we going ?   Well, hubby and I are spending a few days in Ramsgate, Kwa Zulu Natal with cousins Barry, Gavin, Kathy and Sabrina … Continue reading →

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My spirits were lifted

Posted on February 21, 2017 by momsmeanderings

After our usual early evening walk with James to the veld (greenbelt) the other day,  I felt quite disheartened walking back home down our road.   We used to have a pretty tree-lined road with neat verges of different styles of plantings, whether plain lawns … Continue reading →

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Cosmos

Posted on January 26, 2017 by momsmeanderings

No story behind the photograph .. .. just a cosmos flower captured in the late afternoon  .. …

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Connor’s sunflowers

Posted on January 14, 2017 by momsmeanderings

A few of years ago, my grandson Connor planted tall sunflowers which were … tall!!    .. and he was thrilled !    He has green fingers .. whatever he plants, always grows ! I thought it would be fun for him to … Continue reading →

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