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Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:43 am
by Flutterby
Lisbeth wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 10:35 am
Having an interest in birds is almost vital, when in a park. If not there are days when you risk to be very bored
Great pair of horns on the kudu
Definitely Lis, and when you stop for birds you often find other interesting things.
Richprins wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 10:51 am
Good stuff, Flutts!
Your number plate is malfunctioning!
Ja, rutting time for many species in April.
It's a magical number plate that turns fuzzy when you take a photo of it!
I didn't know that about waterbuck!

New lifers are always exciting.

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 9:18 am
by Mel
On top of the animals quite an entertaining episode. Had to giggle about the SO getting into the mood of things,
the image of you tagging along behind your own car and also the impaffes
What's that green and pink stuff in front of the girls? Ice-cream?

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:19 am
by Flutterby
Glad you enjoyed it Mel.

The green and pink stuff is milkshakes.

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:42 am
by Flutterby
After our day in Kruger we had a delicious braai and relaxed around the fire.
The next morning we cooked a huge breakfast and then the boys decided to have a stone throwing competition.
That didn't last long and we were off on another game drive. We had heard lions and hyena during the night but sadly didn't see them. There were plenty of jackal around but I only managed this bad pic!
Another bad pic, this time of a Martial Eagle.
Some giraffes taking it easy.
The little one looking for game.
There was much excitement when we came across some ellies as Anita and Tony hadn't seen any in the reserve for a while.
Hungry zebbie.
We then popped in to visit some of their friends who live in Grietjie permanently...another lovely house with a stunning view.
They have a waterhole in front of their house but nothing came to drink while we were there.

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:22 am
by Richprins

Flutts!
A very interesting Martial pic.
Hyperactive bunch over there!

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 12:34 pm
by Lisbeth
The giraffe on the left has a strange pattern
Are there no fences? If yes it would be difficult to see giraffes and elephants roaming
This place looks much better than Marloth

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 12:38 pm
by leachy
Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 2:37 pm
by Flutterby
Richprins wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 11:22 am

Flutts!
A very interesting Martial pic.
Hyperactive bunch over there!
Hyperactive?

Just the normal amount of activity.
Lisbeth wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 12:34 pm
The giraffe on the left has a strange pattern
Are there no fences? If yes it would be difficult to see giraffes and elephants roaming
This place looks much better than Marloth
You're right, that giraffe does look different!

There are no fences between properties or reserves so the animals are free to roam. ;) It's a lot less populated than Marloth and much quieter.
I wondered why my ice kept melting!

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:03 am
by Mel
Permanently living in Grietjie… I heard of that before. Lucky fish, your friends are
Your SO spoilt the feet pix around the fire

Re: A Weekend in Grietjie
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 10:48 am
by mma_ramotswe
Grietjie is the best

Have had lions serenading us in the back garden for the last three nights (mating couple), most plains game come by every day and a couple of weeks ago saw a leopard from the stoep!