We drove from Captown to Newcastle in South Africa, it was a slow drive taking us just shy of 24 hours taking in a Karoo town called Maitjiesfontein. The town hosts 3 small museums, a London bus, an old fire engine, a steam train, photography equipment exhibit and a lot of misc stuff. The Lord Milner hotel is a great wedding and corporate venue. The coffee shops are really quaint. We stopped at Beaufort West where we had a meal at the Spur restaurant. We drove on intending to stop somewhere overnight, however the adrenaline meant I felt wide awake. I had a short power nap and was recharged to drive on with another short power nap at the modern service stations where we could park safely and take a rest. A short way from Bethlehem in the Free State as the dawn light was breaking I stopped to watch the sunrise over the Northern Drakensberg Mountains and to stretch my legs. We finally arrived in Newcastle after dodging potholes the size of canyons toward Vrede.

Today after 7 days of outdoor photography adventures and birding in Capetown Fi and I are leaving to drive North. My laptop has spent more time updating itself so when I can get a break from busy days I will compile a few photos and give more in depth insights.

Below I have created a chart of the most sighted Herons in South Africa. South Africa shares several species with the UK, mainly the Grey Heron, The Little and Great Egret and a few Cattle Egret. What Herons do you have near you?

Finally had weather decent enough to get out. I discovered a local farm has a flock or Pea birds. Theyroam as they please. I thoo these from the roadside in my car/van.

Another warm but Doctors blowing, the Table has its cloth on. Who knows what I am talking about?