I thought I’d keep the photos for Cee’s new challenge, local. We went for a walk yesterday afternoon along the beachfront past the lighthouse,
a few fishermen,
the luxury ‘Edge of the Sea’ holiday apartments,
and up the hill to the town.
The indoor shopping centre wasn’t at all busy, unlike the pubs and restaurants along the main street.
After making a couple of purchases, we walked home along the top road and down the steep hill past the church. I thought this would make a good shadow photo. π
This morning it was time to exercise once again, so it was off to the gym. The approach from the car park and the drab grey paintwork, isn’t very cheerful or inspiring, π¦
but the front entrance looks just a tad more inviting.
There are a dozen workmen replacing the rusty roof sheeting, and it’s taking them forever to do this. Every time we go, there’s some area of equipment cordoned off, with a sign, “Workmen overhead!” Well if they were really ‘work’men, they’d have finished the job weeks ago.
I just walked into my bedroom to start packing for our trip up to Johannesburg tomorrow to see our daughter and family. There are a lot of ships parked outside our house; just sitting there doing nothing. They’ve been there for days. Our port workers are also very slow. π
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grazie
Thank you so much, π
The umhlanga lighthouse is amazing photographed from all angles.. Oh for some blue sky!!
It is a really stunning landmark, Lisa. Blue sky is a South African trademark. π
And there is your post about workers as well! hahah or not workers. I love the lighthouse, but also the beautiful blue sky and exquisite apartments. Have fun on your trip, Sylvia π
Thanks, Marsha. Shirkers, not workers. π
Pic 1 reminds me of ‘On a clear day you can see forever… Lovely shots, AD! Enjoy your trip.
Thanks, adee. π
Methinks I must bring my bicycle there!
Really? You can’t ride on the promenade, but that downhill run could be quite exciting. π
You can’t ride on that promenade? You can at the Durban one – or you could when I was there last.
I’m pretty sure that even roller blades are forbidden. π¦
*scratches Umhlanga off the list of places to visit soon*
I just can’t get over that lighthouse – it looks like a beautiful painting π
Have a lovely trip to see your daughter π
Thanks, Dianne. My sister did a beautiful painting of the lighthouse for me a couple of years ago. π
Terrific scenes Sylvia!
Thanks, Phil. π
Beautiful beach scenery.
Yes, it’s beautiful here. π
Thanks for the smiles, Ad. And the beautiful photography. π
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Thanks so much, Jo. π
Lovely photos AD, the first one is really good the way the design in the paving draws the eye to the lighthouse in the distance.
Thanks, optie
You do live in a beautiful place.
Yes I do, Tilly. π
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Looks like an interesting walk, Sylvia. Have a great and safe trip to Johannesburg tomorrow. π
Thanks so much, Cathy. π
One of those ships has goods in it for me! Travel safely π
Hope you have your shipment by now, Tandy.
It’s lovely to have a local look around. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed the tour, Patricia. π
Thanks for letting us tag along. It is a lovely town you live in–is it good to be back home? Have fun visiting the kids.
Thanks, Naomi. Glad you enjoyed walking with me. π
So beautiful there AD and I love the photo’s. Looks like a week day around here…quiet and peaceful, until the weekend arrives. Great entry for the challenge. π
Thanks so much, Sonel. π
I love the way the palm tree (?) umbrellas your shadows with its shadow. This post added a fun twist to the theme. Nice job, ad.
Thanks so much, Gemma. π
What a lovely spot you live on … that top photo makes me so longing *smile An apartment on the hill will suite me perfectly. Thanks for bringing me along the sea side … so fare away from me.
Thanks, Viveka. Glad you enjoyed. π
Nice pics,have a safe trip to JHB,so your son and daughter share the month of April?
Thanks so much, matron. Yes, one at the beginning and one at the end of April. π
That invitation to walk to the lighthouse really appeals, Ad, and I love the shadows.
Thanks, Jo. π
Beautiful Sylvia! I just love looking at the sunshine, vitamin D starved as I am π
Hi, Adrian. Hope you have some spring sunshine by now. π
Too beautiful!!!
Thanks, RV. π
Hope you enjoy your JHB trip, ad. It is a little chilly here. Lovely pics.
Thanks, Hopestar. I’ll pack some warmer clothes. I’m sitting in just a sundress at the moment. It’s really warm here. π
I always like to walk with you. Safe trip!!
Thanks so much, Rebecca. π
Great photos for this challenge! I always enjoy seeing your photos!
Thanks, Cee. I’m so glad you do. π
It looks like a lovely neighbourhood π
Thanks, Inga. π
The luxury βEdge of the Seaβ holiday apartments are very architecturally unsusual. I can just imagine what they look like. I wonder if the rooms have odd shapes. Fascinating ….!!!
The Art Africa shop must have had lots of goodies. I might have had a hard time resisting a purchase. Great shots for Cee’s challenge.
Thanks so much, Issy. Yes, I also wonder about those apartments. They cost an a small fortune. π
See my blog about the “workmen” we all have to cope with.
Enjoy the ride to Jozi. I still have 10 sleeps before I go in the comfort of a plane.
Enjoy your plane ride, Pussycat. I much prefer the road trip. There’s so much to see along the way. π
Very nice! Especially like the shadows on the walk down the steep hill. π
Thanks so much, Paulette. π
I enjoyed the walk through your lovely beach town. I could almost smell the sea!
Thanks, Elisa. π
Beautiful, so beautiful. Thanks and Love, nia
Thanks so much, Nia. π
I especially like the walk from the town back down to the ocean AD π
Man!! Time for me to get to the ocean!!
Thanks so much. Yes that walk is really great, and the view is amazing. π
What a lovely view you have from your window AD! Lovely pictures as always, do have a lovely and safe trip to Johannesburg and enjoy the mild weather we are having here.
Regards,
GAIL
Thanks so much, Gail. I’m looking forward to the road trip, and it’s our daughter’s birthday on Sunday. π
Yes AD they must shirkers not workers π
That’s for sure, Chris. π¦
So funny…if they were real workmen they would have finished the job weeks ago. LMAO hugs Paula. Xxx
Hehehe, Paula. Glad you like my sense of humour. π