Moonrise Over the South Coast

by 2summers | Aug 15, 2011 | KwaZulu-Natal | 18 comments

Joe and I are in KwaZulu Natal Province, in an area called the South Coast. We’re staying in a drafty cabin less than a mile from the Indian Ocean. The South Coast is known for sunshine and humid heat, but for the last few days it’s been rainy and downright cold.

We’ve been busy the last few days, working and traveling and dealing with family issues. Today was particularly exhausting. Joe and I were so emotionally drained this evening that we could hardly speak during dinner.

Then we walked outside and saw the moon.

The moon was full two days ago, but it was hidden by clouds until tonight.

We drove straight to the beach.

The moonlight combined perfectly with light from the street lamp behind us.

Then we took a short stroll on the sand.

As Forrest Gump once said, ‘That’s all I have to say, about that.’

Special thanks to Joe for his invaluable photography advice and editing on this post.

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18 Comments

Kathryn McCullough on August 16, 2011 at 1:31 am

Sounds like a stressful time, Heather. Hang in there, both of you! I’ll be thinking about you!
Kathy
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 7:55 am
  
  Thanks Kathy. We’re doing okay — just helping Joe’s elderly mother with some things, which is difficult. It’s good that we’re here though 🙂
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thirdeyemom on August 16, 2011 at 4:05 am

WOW! That last photo is unbelievable. I’ve never seen anything like it!
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 7:42 am
  
  Thanks Nicole, I got kinda lucky with that one.
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tomorrowslices on August 16, 2011 at 5:14 am

KZN South Coast is beautiful – hope you and Joe have some time to unwind and enjoy it and that you can get a breather from some of the stressful issues. Your moonlight photos are incredible.
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 7:52 am
  
  Thanks! We’re driving from here to PE tomorrow, with some stops along the way. So that should be fun 🙂
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miadidthis on August 16, 2011 at 9:48 am

I love this post. There is something about the ocean, that just makes you feel like you can breathe again, and forget about the stress, even for just a while. Good luck with your little dramas etc.
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thanks Mia!
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Tara on August 16, 2011 at 10:20 am

The moon has been amazing, isnt it.. watching it almost always wipes out all my tiredness..
It hailed here in joburg yday and light showers.. burrrrrr but a good change from dubai’s summer 🙂
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 12:31 pm
  
  Moonrises, sunrises ans sunsets are just more beautiful here than in other places. Don’t know why.
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Slowvelder on August 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Beautiful photos Heather. Hope all is well.
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 9:36 pm
  
  Thanks Jackie. We’re hanging in there 🙂
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Sophia on August 16, 2011 at 9:28 pm

That final photo . . . wonderous! And just what’s needed after a hard day.
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- 2summers on August 16, 2011 at 9:36 pm
  
  Thanks Sophia. And the moon is beautiful again tonight!
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Yashik Nanan on August 17, 2011 at 1:42 am

Wow! those photos are magical! Made me really miss the South Coast! quite some drive though… to PE… enjoy the stops!
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- 2summers on August 17, 2011 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks Yashik. We made it to Hogsback today, in TEN hours. Exhausted now. Good night 🙂
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cashancountry on August 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Hogback is a gem look up Starways Pottery, say howzit to Anton my mate!
Remember, ” What is essential to the heart is invisible to the eye” The fox said that to the Little Prince!
Fab drive through there, breathe the space and air.
Chris
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Rebecca on October 2, 2011 at 12:33 am

Awesome photos! The first one looks more like a painting than a photo.
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