Elaine and Randy had asked for COLOR (see Rainbow Nation post). They kept getting it!!! These photos were taken at Storms River Mouth. Our cottage looked out at the scene below.
The Aloes were just coming into full bloom.
They attracted more than us.
Sunbird on Aloe
A good camouflage ... if you are on an aloe!
We set off on a healthy hike along the coast to the Waterfall
Even the rocks are colorful
This is part of the Garden Route -- Calla Lilies grow wild
Exploring a cave en route -- see how small Randy looks
The rub of water on stone
The star of this underwater show (a rock pool near the cave)
Looking back along our route
Finally we reach the waterfall and settle down to enjoy our picnic. I would normally just toss in an apple and a handful of nuts and dried fruit, but Elaine had taken charge.... We eat well.
A rainbow shimmers above the lip of the waterfall. Its reflection in the pool below almost more substantial than the real thing.
We sit in silence, surrounded by the sound and movement of water. It falls loudly in front of us and swirls in patterns at our feet to find its way through other rocks, other mini watefalls down to the ocean which crashs at our backs. Constantly advancing and receding. Claiming this new water for its own.
A kiss of salt.
We are silently watched as we wind back through a dense patch of forest
Watched also by this female bushbuck
But she is more interested in her nosh
Standing on our cottage patio -- the day ends, color keeps coming
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Amazing rock face!
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