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The famille Niehbuhr takes their leave and I’m alone in the old karoo house. If you go to the front stoep in the morning, you’re likely to find its lunchtime before you know it.
Hermann se plek
I head straight for the Poort. The road follows the river beneath giant crumpled cliffs. In summer the heat will knock you down, but in early winter there’s a clarity and stillness to this place that astounds me.
cowboy country?
Over the mountains to De Rust tomorrow to pay my respects to famille Niebuhr. Then into nearby Meiringspoort, watercolours at the ready.
the C19th digicam
Don’t worry, I’ve got another block of Quinacridone Red (top right).
If I find an internet cafe in De Rust, dear Reader, I shall make a posting or two. Otherwise see you in about twelve days time….
I leave you in the good hands of this fellow traveler
Croc man and curio. gouache on paper.
Travels with Pierneef 