Gert Scholtz

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Africa Awaits

Africa Awaits

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Here I am, trying to tempt you to travel to and visit the southern tip of Africa. Voted by many as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, its natural wonders are diverse and there is a rich expanse of places to see and visit. Not only do five friendly Bees come from here, the people of South Africa really are a hospitable bunch. 

A tagline of tourism in South Africa goes: “A World in One Country”. And so it is.

Now, I can show you photos of the game parks, the magnificent shores and beaches, the arid hinterland that stretches as far as the eye can see, photos of buzzing cities, or pictures of many, many lodges, hotels and B&B’s where you can stay, the green mountain ranges, or even the hidden spots not on the major tourist routes. Or I can try and entice you by telling of the warm weather, the tasty local cuisine and the many smiling faces you will see. But I won’t do any of that. 

Instead, below is a collection of photographs of that time of day when this pristine country is at its best. When twilight drapes the land and sea with soft colors and hues. When peace sets over wide vistas. When the sun sets. 

Take a minute and enjoy the views of a South African Sunset. 

And come and visit.


Gert Scholtz

Self-appointed South Africa tourism adviser.

BeBee South Africa country visit promotor. 

Official Connoisseur of South African Sunsets.


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What are you waiting for?



Comments

Jerry Fletcher

7 years ago#13

Gert, Stunning!

Harvey Lloyd

7 years ago#12

Wow, what a back yard Gert Scholtz. Even bad coffe would taste good with a view like these.

Paul Walters

7 years ago#11

Gert Scholtz what more can be said. The tag, a world in one country is so apt ! Thank you

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#10

#14
Ken Boddie Thanks Ken, those are indeed Boabab trees which are found in the far northern parts of South Africa. Apparently they grow up to a few hundred years old. Because of its strange looking trunk and branches, it is locally also known as the Upside-Down Tree.

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#9

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I’ve been looking again at these magnificent pics, Gert, as the first time there were a couple missing (a problem I’m finding with many posts recently). I wonder if those spendid sunset framing trees (third from the top) are boabs (or baobabs) like we have in the outback here in Oz? Unfortunately many of our coastal dwelling populace who haven’t ventured there, think our amazing and beautiful outback is the end of the earth. In fact the last time I took a trip to outer Wop Wop I had to reassure my neighbours back east that it wasn’t the end of the earth. I could see it from my balcony window, however. 🤣

CityVP Manjit

7 years ago#8

Look forward to visiting South Africa again one day. Met some great people there the first time through, though was not used to living in a room with bars and security button, especially hitting that said security button when I awoke in the middle of the night thinking it was the light switch. Never panicked more because apparently it sends a bunch of gun toting guys from a security company and I was thinking how would I prove that i am the guest rather than the intruder! A part from that really enjoyed my time there and time has flown by - I think it has now been 10 years since I made that particular trip.

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#7

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Ken Boddie I have just loaded the Ark and the zebra's, lions, dolphins are on the way to Australia. For the sunsets, you will have to set sail to this side India Ocean where you can have a year's worth. Thanks for sharing Ken!

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#6

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Ian Weinberg Thanks for sharing Ian. Composing the post is a reminder also to myself of the paradise of nature we live in - we should get out and enjoy it more!

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#5

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Claire L Cardwell Thank you for stopping by Claire - no doubt you are familiar with such views.

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#4

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Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador The connoisseur part is of course also self-ordained :) Glad you like what you see of SA.

Gert Scholtz

7 years ago#3

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Debasish Majumder Thanks Debasish - for the friendly comment and for sharing.

Ian Weinberg

7 years ago#2

Hell, I think I'll stay! Thanks Oom Gert Scholtz for this enticing peek at paradise.

Ken Boddie

7 years ago#1

You’ve totally sold me on the concept, Gert, but I’m a bit tied up at the moment. In your capacity as official tourism head honcho, I’m assuming you can send me over a zeal of your best zebras, a pride of lions, a pod or two of dolphins and, oh yes, about a week’s worth of those stunning sunsets? Do you take American Express? 🤔

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