Superbowl Weekend By the Sea
I spent the weekend at the De Hoop Nature Reserve, a seaside wilderness in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. It will take me a day or two to get my photos together and write a full post, so here are a few Instagrams to whet your appetite.
Above-ground roots of a giant fig tree.
My lodging for the weekend.
Farmstead ruins.
The neighborhood ostrich.
Rocky beach.
Starfish tentacles.
Underwater starfish.
Instagramming starfish is really fun.
Best Instagram of the weekend – my reflection in a kelp-filled rock pool.
I’ll post more about my De Hoop experience in the next few days.
In the meantime, I need to mention that the Baltimore Ravens won the Superbowl on Sunday. Thrilled as I was to be in such a beautiful, wild place this weekend, I was also very sad to miss the game. In fact, missing this Superbowl – one of the most momentous sporting events in history for my home town – made me feel more homesick than I’ve ever felt since moving to South Africa. So I just want to give a quick shout-out to all my friends and family (and all the Ravens players and fans) who are celebrating back home this week. I think my dad is probably on the streets of Baltimore watching the Ravens parade as I write this.
I heart you, Ravens.
At a Ravens game in September 2011. (Photo: Tenney Mason)
Comments
what a beuatiful place Heather and amazing photos as usual. I know, sad to miss big moments in the US- maybe it is time for a visit soon :). Congrats on the Ravens victory!
Thanks Nina. Sorry we haven’t talked in so long – need to get together!
Beautiful photo’s as always, just love those wild fig trees.
OMG, Heather those images are stunning! Can’t wait for more. Plus, I must admit–I thought about you when the Ravens won. Didn’t know if you are a football fan–but I did know your connection to Baltimore. SO–congrats! Hugs, Kathy
Thanks Kathy. Yep, I’m a die-hard football fan. It’s one of the things I miss most about America.
Well, if you’re a Steelers fan like me, you didn’t miss much!!
But anyway…………….congrats to the Ravens. ( I can’t believe I said that……….first time ever)!
Dean
This is true…Good thing I’m not a Steelers fan :)
Thanks for the congratulations! I know how hard that was for you. Haha.
Awesome pics!! Especially the starfish!