Hello All.
Have just come back from a walk in the nature reserve.
The one at the top of the mountain that I come over every day.
Entrance is free this week.
Any you know how I like a bargain.
The QA manager came with me.
As we got onto the first path we saw the above little man.
And I thought…”there is wildlife here”
OK…the tortoise wasn’t noticeably wild.
But he wasn’t tame.
And he could move quite fast.
At first I took no notice of the scenery.
My eyes were out on stalks.
Rotating.
Any snakes?
Any snakes?
Any snakes?
Once I had satisfied myself that the area was reasonably secure I looked at the surroundings.
And now you can too.
And one without the sea.
And a plant with lovely pink leaves.
Don’t ask me what it is.
I have no idea.
Damn, I love Cape Town.
Now lunchtime is over.
I might post again later.
I have a rant that needs release.
Granny1947's Blog 
As always, awesome pics! Did the turtle ever peek his head out? 😉
By: Bren on September 14, 2011
at 1:59 pm
Hi Bren…he stuck his head out,took one look at us, and scuttled off.
It is a myth that they are slow!
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 2:05 pm
Mornin doll! I’ve seen some in my yard and I agree, they can’t boot scoot quickly when they need to but stamina is another issue! 🙂 Have a great day!
By: Bren on September 14, 2011
at 2:09 pm
Hi Bren…have just been to your page…do I have to register with that disqus thingy before I can comment?
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 2:13 pm
The photos are gorgeous.
By: mairedubhtx on September 14, 2011
at 2:07 pm
Thanks Maire…makes a change from the beach.
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 2:13 pm
I have always wanted a tortoise!
By: theonlycin on September 14, 2011
at 2:08 pm
What the devil Cindy…I just had to retrieve you from the spam queue and approve you again.
That IS you I hope?
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 2:15 pm
Lovely pics and a lovely stroll,
Thanks Granny, have a lovely day too x
By: misswhiplash on September 14, 2011
at 2:19 pm
Thank you Patrecia…another hour and I will be heading to the beach.
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 2:46 pm
What a lovely walk. I’m inside all day!
By: SidevieW on September 14, 2011
at 3:17 pm
A fantastic way to spend lunch Sidey.
Though,I missed eating.
Am starving now.
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 3:35 pm
It’s so delightful that you take us along with you on your walks. That plant with pink leaves is really pretty.
By: dreamingthruthetwilight on September 14, 2011
at 6:09 pm
hello Nadira…yes…and as so many people pointed out to me it is also a type of Protea.
I love sharing our country with others.
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 8:23 pm
I can see why you love Cape Town, it’s gorgeous. I won’t walk on our nature preserve unless its cold enough for there to be no snakes out!
By: Booksphotographsandartwork on September 14, 2011
at 8:01 pm
I believe our snakes are begiining to emerge.
I have no desire to meet one of them.
Our local paper gives a number of someone to phone if you find a snake in your garden.
If I find a snake in the garden I will move house!!!
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 8:22 pm
Were you kidding? That looks like a protea. I love proteas; such butch flowers.
By: Tilly Bud on September 14, 2011
at 8:32 pm
Actually,I wasn’t kidding.
when I looked at the photo again I could see the leaves were proteas.
However,the leaves WERE the flower.
If you get my drift!
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2011
at 8:45 pm
Beautiful shots! Like you, I keep a watch out for snakes . . . they’re sneaky . . . and super quick.
By: nrhatch on September 14, 2011
at 9:20 pm
Morning NR…if I saw a snake i think I could be faster!
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2011
at 8:43 am
You sure do live in a beautiful area. I love the pictures, and I’m particularly fond of turtles! I think I’d be wandering along those paths all the time if I lived there.
By: raisingdaisy on September 15, 2011
at 1:09 am
Morning RD…it is really stunning up there…must post a couple more pics today.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2011
at 8:42 am
So …let me get this straight…when the flowers are leaves they are butch, and snakes in the grass are sneaky, and Cindy is sneaking in through the spam door too try and catch herself a tortoise…granny you lead such and interesting, technicolor-filled life…and all with such wonderful photos.
God Bless You
paul
By: sonsothunder on September 15, 2011
at 2:04 am
Yes,Paul,I think you have it in a nutshell.
I have never considered flowers being butch but it IS called a King Protea.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2011
at 8:41 am
Gotta love that tortoise, he’s a really handsome fellow. You live in a beautiful place. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. 🙂
By: E.C. on September 15, 2011
at 6:18 am
It is always my pleasure EC.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2011
at 8:41 am
When I climbed up to the lighthouse at the Cape, would it have been a good idea to watch for snakes? Man…I never thought of it. Good ol’ Canadian naivete again!
By: souldipper on September 15, 2011
at 11:52 pm
I think you were quite safe there…too much human traffic.
By: granny1947 on September 16, 2011
at 10:56 am
Did that turtle set your pace? Great pics once again, Granny.
By: The Hook on September 17, 2011
at 8:08 pm