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Author: | philinsydney [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:18 am ] |
Post subject: | into Western Cape |
This is reputed to be the highest bungee jump in the world at Bloukrans Bridge: This interesting narrow inlet leads into a wide shallow bay at Knysna: This was a scenic lookout ( "viewpoint" as they say there) along the coast. The sign warns of it being a mugging area. It was below road level and couldn't be seen from the road. OTOH you would need a car to get there, I think: Next we crossed the Outeniqua Pass into the drier inland: The road workers over there wave these flags enthusiastically. A flowering bush I don't remember taking: Birds along the way: |
Author: | Chad [ Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: into Western Cape |
Thanks for posting this continuing story. I can seldom think of anything sensible to post on such an interesting thread where I know nothing, and posting 'thanks' looks a bit lame! On this occasion I can contribute! I think the flowering bush you don't remember taking is the inflated seed capsules of Nymania capensis. Please carry on posting. Chad. |
Author: | Craig Gibbon [ Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: into Western Cape |
Spot on with the name Chad! Nymania capensis. Phil, there is some really interesting flora around the Knysna heads, Erica's, Gasteria, Crassula and even a few orchids. Spotted Sparmannia africana at the Bloukrantz Bridge years ago. A really rich area. The Outeniqua pass outside of George has lots of various Erica and Protea species. Craig |
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