Norotshama, nr Noordoewer 12/10/11 (Day 38)

Luis experimented with his camera on bulb mode and a torch to "paint" a quiver tree. I think this would work really well on a dark night but with the full moon, it was almost daylight! It's still quite a nice effect.

Quite a few barking geckos appeared by our light to reap the bonus insect benefit.

Fell asleep to the trilling of Rufous Cheeked Nightjars (thanks, yet again, Sasol Birds!)
On the way out of the camp we came across more love birds.

For a distance of about 150kms on the main road to this venue, there were loads and loads of geckos on the road. Luis managed to dodge most of them! We're guessing that they were out for the dead butterflies (100's of them, as well).
This is a lovely venue. Shady sites, grassy lawns, river view and mountain vista. Lighting is a bit harsh at present, will try for a "softer" shot later.

We have a lapa/braai/conversation pit leading off the site

Lovely swimming pool just off the pub! Guess where we are when Luis is not fishing!
The sun sets behind the mountains we look on to so I'm guessing that the lighting should be good tomorrow morning (although there's mountains to the east of us which will probably delay sunrise).

The above was taken latish afternoon.
Yeehah, Luis caught another fish (actually two - the first was a barbel which he released). I must add, at this point, that Luis is fishing about 500m away. I get the royal summons per cell phone, have to grab the camera, lock the car, close the Rad and briskly walk said 500m in the searing heat only to be asked "what took you so long?" - me not happy camper!

Din dins tonight is Mamelodi Microwave on Luis' homemade stand, note the homemade lid lifter, as well. Not to be outdone, please also note the potato portion that got away, front left off centre!