due to stolen lines I have had no internet for nearly a week. I do hope it is replaced soon, but who knows in Africa.......... :)..

memories of a great weekend.................

meet the "wooden bench' maker and a few members of his family..........

drove to an area called Matambo on the way to Cabhorra to buy these wooden benches called Nyathandadza by the local people. The heavens opened whilst there (what a welcome relief for all, in this dry, barren area.)

I adore Ilala Palms, they are often featured in my art and photographs..............One of my recent art pieces was featured in a group on redbubble......

http://www.redbubble.com/groups/afrikaans-is-my-mother-tongue/forums/11258/topics/248527-toekennings-features-24-nov-2011

I just adore it when the rains arrive in the Lowveld.......New "surprises" emerge out of the ground overnight :)

"He who is grateful for little is given much laughter… and it’s counting the ways He loves, this is what multiplies joy." We celebrated Thanksgiving with our new American friends this past weekend, was so much fun :) It's something we need to celebrate everyday, giving thanks in ALL things :) so much happens inwardly (and outwardly) when we choose JOY and THANKS despite all.........

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Baobab with a view...... by Gigi Guimbeau

http://www.maythebestphotowin.com/?bwbps_page_10=13   

The gorgeous almost ballerina like Baobab flower opens at dusk, just on sunset. The whole process of the bud slowly splitting open to reveal the the white, creamy flower, takes around an hour. The flowers really stand out in the dark, which are Bat pollinated, so therefore can be seen from quite a way. The flower, sadly, only lasts for one night and starts deteriorating rapidly as the sun rises. I managed to take a snap of this one early in the morning, but think it is past it's prime. My next goal is to be able to record and watch a bud opening.......An African folklore .......... "anyone who dares pick a flower will be eaten by a lion"........eeeeeek glad there are no lions around Tete, infact sadly, not much game at all :(

we often meet up with friends in the weekend at a restaurant called WHY NOT in Tete...... great musical talent to entertain us

this might not be an incredible photograph but believe it has a story to tell me (and maybe you)......... I was focusing on the amazing "technicoloured" sunset, but it's only when I downloaded it onto my computer, that I noticed the bird! "I might be looking for and at the "noticeable" things of life, but HE is always there, softly, gently, unobtrusivley, guiding me. Not seen, but very much there........May you all have a glorious weekend, we have much to give thanks for........

there isnt a better place to be as the sun sinks into the horizion, than on the river..........restoring ones soul :)

Tete city in the background...........

every corner turned on the Might Zambezi offers a different story on the banks

 Sunday is wash day on the banks

 the gorgeous Ilala palms, which I adore painting.......

cattle and goats enjoying the little bit of green grass that grows on the banks.  Its only dirt and rocks away from the river, am surprised they actually survive........

we continue down the river...............

sorry all had no internet for a while......will add two photos for the next few days to make up for lost time :) I just adore "landscape" photos. We took a trip down the Zambezi and found so many interesting things happening on the banks.

 the incredible Boroma mission on the hill......

a family outing

Tete Bridge and city at night.............certainly looks a lot better once the sun sets and the lights start twinkling ............. only those that live here will understand :)

Happiness resides not in posessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus

The mighty Zambezi

Black and white or colour?? That is the question.........

another Sunday visit to Boroma Mission........20km's from Tete city. Incredible grandeur from the past, fast deteriorating. This collage is a few photos taken around the altar.........

grandchildren are such an absolute delight. Blessings from above to enrich our lives, and to splash joyous colour onto the boring canvases of our lives :)