tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post3215906782531876319..comments2023-10-10T10:19:57.677+02:00Comments on Driftwood Ramblings: A Fine Time in FranschhoekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-56403429366572815682011-10-12T16:52:23.825+02:002011-10-12T16:52:23.825+02:00What do you mean no worthwhile pictures? Amazing. ...What do you mean no worthwhile pictures? Amazing. The birds did find paradise and those baboon twins--OMG.<br />That protea flower or whatever...unbelievable. Thanks for showing me a slice of your paradise! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-65745718210156398482011-10-12T15:23:19.437+02:002011-10-12T15:23:19.437+02:00Hi Desiree, Isn't it nice that you live so clo...Hi Desiree, Isn't it nice that you live so close to such a pretty valley. I am not sure who was enjoying the view you or the little band of baboons! The multi-colored fynbos is the most unusual looking flower. Your hotel looks very comfortable. I look forward to the next instalment.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-54963704474112992672011-10-11T20:34:16.780+02:002011-10-11T20:34:16.780+02:00Beautiful photos Desiree :-) Lovely sceneries. I l...Beautiful photos Desiree :-) Lovely sceneries. I love the pictures of the mountains - just so beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing. Enjoy your evening!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-7978979988883700192011-10-11T19:29:46.731+02:002011-10-11T19:29:46.731+02:00As usual, I loved every single moment. You get me ...As usual, I loved every single moment. You get me out of the house and show me vista's I would never see in this lifetime. What a glorious place to live. I guess we have beautiful place all over this wonderful world of ours...<br /><br />I have to tell you this. I am NOT at all fond of Zoo's and won't visit one. They make me sad..and to see animals in the wild..just enjoying the view as you were..was such a joy!!<br />I am looking forward to your next post! <br />Love..lots of it..<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-51658902993413931612011-10-11T08:00:34.964+02:002011-10-11T08:00:34.964+02:00Oh Des...my first foray back to spend some delight...Oh Des...my first foray back to spend some delightful time on your blog and I'm greeted with breathtaking pictures! I really had tears in my eyes thinking of all the beauty your part of the world offers. I loved the family of baboons...they looked like they were taking in the lovely view like the rest of us!<br /><br />Hugs and look forward to more tales and views of such a lovely land...<br />Hugs~Sushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098871743806383324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-30977895125060363132011-10-11T07:24:09.584+02:002011-10-11T07:24:09.584+02:00Hey Des!!
I have missed you so! I have had my shar...Hey Des!!<br />I have missed you so! I have had my share of techno-trouble and have had to cut down my browsing and surfing and blog-reading almost entirely. But now I'm back again!! :D :D<br /><br />What lovely, beautiful pictures you have posted. The views are spectacular.. I have a weakness for tumbledown ruins as well, and the best thing about India is that there are plenty of those around.. :D<br />Loved the picture of the Baboons. I wonder if they're anything like Indian Monkeys- so used to people that they seldom bother about us though they're often quite happy to pose for a pic? :D<br />I love the pic immediately after the baboon pic as well.. The colours are so vivid! Love how the sky is reflected in the water.. :)<br />I guess this comment will never end if I go on telling you how amazing each picture is, so I'll stop by simply saying I love them all!<br />Love and Bear-hugs!!! :) :)PencilGirlhttp://pencilgirlblogs.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3320485655601880832011-10-11T03:56:41.814+02:002011-10-11T03:56:41.814+02:00For now I guess we don't have the right emails...For now I guess we don't have the right emails for each other.<br /><br />Anyhow - your pictures look like it is the most beautiful place on earth.<br /><br />You are lucky living by all those amazing places, and its wonderful we can share it with you through your pictures. Stunning photos, as always. <br /><br />I enjoyed this very much.<br /><br />Love,<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-10482136827547577872011-10-10T23:47:30.888+02:002011-10-10T23:47:30.888+02:00This heaven in my eyes, lovely pictures and thank ...This heaven in my eyes, lovely pictures and thank you to Odie who refer me to this blog.I couldn't agree more, I'm rambling and I cant find the right words to describe this beautiful place:)<br /><br />I will love spend my weekends close to nature:) perfect for relaxation:)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing:)SunnyToasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111177841897096182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-16344751198849256182011-10-10T22:21:17.070+02:002011-10-10T22:21:17.070+02:00Gosh, my friend - so many comments you have here o...Gosh, my friend - so many comments you have here on this post!! See how people really appreciate you! Just popped by to say thank you for catching up on my posts. I appreciate you taking the time to do that. Yes, I did receive your e-mail, and I was so very pleased to hear from you that all was well - apart from naughty Noodle biting you of course!! Hee Hee! I've been out all day today and will be out again tomorrow, so will reply on Wednesday. Hugs.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-67316203495241824322011-10-10T22:04:17.433+02:002011-10-10T22:04:17.433+02:00Thanks so much once again for taking us along on a...Thanks so much once again for taking us along on a stunning journey with your husband. Your photos of the breathtaking landscape around you there in South Africa are just wonderful. You look so elegant at the table waiting for your pancake, what a lovely smile you have!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-65315255152874797522011-10-10T16:34:08.157+02:002011-10-10T16:34:08.157+02:00Wow! Odie sent me here to check out your beautifu...Wow! Odie sent me here to check out your beautiful pictures and you didn't disappoint!! Very beautiful. Makes me want to be right there with you. (but that wouldn't be as romantic, would it?)Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-51843184210103063242011-10-10T16:25:10.371+02:002011-10-10T16:25:10.371+02:00What magnificent mountains! I love the scenery aro...What magnificent mountains! I love the scenery around that valley; it is glorious! Your photos are so beautiful, I would love to see what it is like to actually be a part of it!<br /><br />I had to laugh at your new housing development. It is so spaced out!! If that were in England, every one of those fields would be packed with half a dozen houses!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-46584480479549473712011-10-10T16:24:13.585+02:002011-10-10T16:24:13.585+02:00i waved at you! aren't you a beauty! :)
you...i waved at you! aren't you a beauty! :)<br /><br />your 2nd photo gave me shivers. absolutely gorgeous!!!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3407998936691438002011-10-10T16:06:02.810+02:002011-10-10T16:06:02.810+02:00Oh my God, all I had to do was see the first coupl...Oh my God, all I had to do was see the first couple of pictures and stopped wanting to be transported there and never leave. There are no adequate words to describe their beauty. Thank you again sweet friend for making my Monday morning with your talent. I hope you and your family have the most wonderful week.<br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-46480609825967544652011-10-10T15:52:56.890+02:002011-10-10T15:52:56.890+02:00I am always awestruck by the majestic beauty of yo...I am always awestruck by the majestic beauty of your country. It blows me away! And the Baboons! HAH! <br /><br /> Oh, I too, love a good pancake, yummmm.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-12916793196479860982011-10-10T15:30:26.028+02:002011-10-10T15:30:26.028+02:00Such amazing views! I thought the second or third ...Such amazing views! I thought the second or third photo would be my favorite, but then there was the great photo of the picturesque farms dotting the mountainous landscape. Enjoyed the baboon family, the little ones looked sweet!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-36360878141345061822011-10-10T07:21:17.191+02:002011-10-10T07:21:17.191+02:00That does it - I spend some time dreaming of where...That does it - I spend some time dreaming of where we'll go when The Great Dane is allowed to travel again. Until I started reading your blog SA was never on my radar but now it's at the top. Your photos, one more beautiful than the other, are such a draw. Off to google Protea.....Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-52067546612453191462011-10-10T05:27:33.487+02:002011-10-10T05:27:33.487+02:00Again I am stunned by the majesty of the landscape...Again I am stunned by the majesty of the landscapes you are able to capture with a camera! Awed, also, by the baboon family just sitting around, taking in the sights!<br /><br />As I've followed your travels these last few months, I am drawn to South Africa as a place I must visit.<br /><br />Thank you for opening up my world!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-43601111881091540322011-10-10T05:00:19.444+02:002011-10-10T05:00:19.444+02:00Franschoek is lovely.Franschoek is lovely.Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759608831522681285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-80029616735969118392011-10-10T04:45:27.664+02:002011-10-10T04:45:27.664+02:00How lovely to see you again, Dear Desiree.
My husb...How lovely to see you again, Dear Desiree.<br />My husband and I both enjoyed your gorgeous pictures of Franschhoek, Protea. And nice to see you my friend♬♬♬<br />Wild Baboons!!! Really surprised me. I do feel jealous to the beautiful spacious housing developments.<br />Love and lots of Hugs to you, Orchid*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3141623882456177142011-10-10T04:25:08.920+02:002011-10-10T04:25:08.920+02:00That sounds so wonderful! I always feel as if I c...That sounds so wonderful! I always feel as if I could write entire novels about the amazing pictures you take. You're inspiring!Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-83840072055348899942011-10-10T03:56:18.375+02:002011-10-10T03:56:18.375+02:00Wow what wonderful beautiful photos the hotel look...Wow what wonderful beautiful photos the hotel looks just great the type of place I would enjoy staying in....Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-83530607782496564152011-10-10T02:11:53.346+02:002011-10-10T02:11:53.346+02:00Oh I have lovely memories of Franschoek, and staye...Oh I have lovely memories of Franschoek, and stayed in a place that looked just like the Protea Hotel (if it was there 38 years ago lol) There was a French chef just starting out his restaurant - only six tables, and you ate what he cooked! I don't think I have ever eaten such a marvelous meal. Your protea photo is exquisite. I cant understand how you stay so trim and look so lovely when you eat all those delicious meals you show! Thanks once again for your ramblings.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-54159483877172060912011-10-10T01:14:22.227+02:002011-10-10T01:14:22.227+02:00Thank you once more for this wonderful look at you...Thank you once more for this wonderful look at your country! Beautiful mountains and I love the deserted garden.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-62896534597837198902011-10-10T00:40:28.856+02:002011-10-10T00:40:28.856+02:00Dear Desiree, I'm so looking forward to this j...Dear Desiree, I'm so looking forward to this journey with you and "Smiling Man." Thanks for posting that photograph of you waiting for your pancake. Now I can picture you when I read your wonderful comments, which I always find so thoughtful and reflective. <br /><br />I've never before seen a fynbos plant. It's beautiful.<br /><br />And just to show you what I've never learned--I didn't know that South Africa had mountains! You and your blog are teaching me so much. Thank you.<br /><br />It's good to have you back!<br /><br />Peace.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com