Riding home

                                Riding home on the country roads - often coming across obstacles to
                                avoid. Does not seem to be a problem though for either the rider of
                                the cattle.

The Giraffe....

   The Giraffe is such a lovely creature. Nosy at times                                                                                      but always with its head held high. 

A happy family. 

"lets see what is going on over there"..

Cape to Cuba restaurant

We walked into this restaurant not expecting much only to be

really surprised at the decor and the general ambiance. It was amazing and we were told that everything was for sale. The colours and the tables were colourful and simple. The chandeliers were "to die for doll". I loved the whole experience including the food. It was just such a change to the usual restaurants we come across.

Just what the place needed 

Just loved the swing which was set up in the middle of the place.
The the young waiter told us that it was used often as we could well imagine.... who would not want to be swinging between the chandeliers?

Side entrance. I never did find out what the green
figure near the door represented. 

The other side of the restaurant with a bar and sea view.
The casual area.. 

Our view from our verandah.
The train did pass by and made a huge noise

Our table and chairs. 

Loved the swirl of the floors which was an unusual
paint technique .

The main entrance into this restaurant of character.

Blue lights on the road.

A blue light flickers
on and off along the fence

Although I am not good at taking pictures in the evening I thought I would
give this a try as every evening when I drive past I think how lovely it looks along this road. It is a school sign which flickers all night. The blue is vivid and bright against anything else.

Early evening when the blue light is switched on. 

Early eve 

Straight along the fence

Early eve  with the sunset in
the distance.

As the sun goes down the blue filters across the road..

All dark now with the town lights
in the distance.

Somewhere to eat....

"When you want a quick snack and
do not want to be in a restaurant
you can always find somewhere to
sit and enjoy your lunch.".......



This lad on the left tucked himself
in between the pillars of this building
and seemed quite happy to sit on the
floor and eat his lunch.

This fellow found a bench in the grave yard. The raven
behind him is waiting just in case he receives a crust
or two..... ghostly...  

Decor within the garden... Sable Lodge.

Sable Lodge - Imari - Zimbabwe
All the decor around
the garden set a great ambiance. Gave the place character.

An old wheel barrow and rake. 

Clay Baboons with wonderful faces.

A skull painted with mirror mosaic work and local
tiles set into the wall

Love these 

Bright wall to show these off. 

Carving on an
old door

Mosaic Baobab 

Zebra kick...

Get out of my way 

Zebra's always look so lovely with their stripes and beautiful faces.... but..... there is a time when enough is enough as seen below...

Told you..... 

Thee two just watched the display.. 

The "Buffalo" Elephant

She has a broken tusks. 

This elephant known as "Inzou" (meaning Elephant) runs with the Buffalo. She joined them when she was two years old and is now 45 years old. She thinks she is a Buffalo and the guide suggested that we should bring a big mirror for her to look into and then maybe she would register that she is an Elephant. I think she would break the mirror in fright and would not care less. She is the matriarch of the Buffalo's and kills anyone of them that may challenge her. Rumour has it that she has killed 14 male Buffalo within the herd.  On a previous visit to this lodge I had the privilege of feeding  Inzou and she was very gentle.

Running towards us for their food. 

Eating peacefully on this very hot day.

                                        Giving us a wave goodbye - well that is what I like to think!

Kudu and Nyala at Sunset.

Our beautiful sunset over the dam at Imari - Sable Lodge. So peaceful and serene. We had sun-downers overlooking this lovely view on one side of the platform and the animals on the other side. Could not get it more perfect.

Almost gone

The majestic Kudu standing in the sunset light
and watching out for the food from the guide. 

Just too beautiful with wonderful
horns.

      Poor fellow surrounded by flies.

A Guinea Fowl coming to join the animals

Strolling along. 

The Female and Male Nyala waiting for
their food. Their tails reminded me of fluffy
fox tails..

                                                                           
                                                                A young female Nyala

                                                                  Putting on a show...