Oh Man, life is great.

Waking up to a completely different combination of sounds…
Bush sounds.
The calming effect of rolling surf, replaced by the strident calling of a big old Cape francolin… Wood peckers… Pigeon too.

Here, under the cover of trees, the breeze blows cool, but already, the sun's casting bright, stark shadows…
It's warming up fast out there, in the desert.

The Richtersveld National Park's about an hour away but I'm feeling so at home here, there's really no hurry, & my expectations are not very high.
It's not known for having animals, it's a desert hide away.
A 4×4 offroad playground.

So many of these wonderful places, all with surprises of their own…
Some delightful, some not so…
We just have to open our senses & let them flood in…

I'll have to make a serious effort to leave this lovely oasis today…

Home's right here, wherever the wheels stop… in Nyati.

The moon will be full tonight.
Nyati's going to settle in early.
Somewhere deserted, secluded, between the mountains & desert, on the banks of the Orange, I hope.

My trusty mbaula's going to blaze early, before the rising…

Man's food… Boerewors, steak, potatoes & beer…

Oh yeah… Under the desert moon…

CHEERS.