Hop Scotch With Dot
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sunrise in Myrtle Beach
I feel the peace of God all around me.
Have a blessed New Years!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
~ On The Wings Of Eagles Christmas In Africa ~
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
~ What I WON'T Be Doing In Africa ~
These are truly amazing pictures and very beautiful.
This park-keeper has been appointed to keep
away poachers from the protected wildlife
reservation in Larseria, So. Africa. The way the
animals react to his presence is absolutely
amazing! The lions seem to understand that he
protects them. His charm not only applies to lions
but also to hyena's and other wild cats. Hyena's
are normally unreliable animals. The pictures
taken in the river are particularly special for lions
dislike water.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
~ Welcome To Zambia, Africa ~
The Victoria Falls Bridge was commissioned by Cecil John Rhodes in 1900, although he never visited the falls and died before construction began, he expressed his wish that the "railway should cross the Zambezi just below the Victoria Falls. I should like to have the spray of the falls over the carriages."
The bridge affords a magnificent view both down the gorge on the one side and through to the falls on the other. The immense depth of the gorge can be fully appreciated from this perspective and combined with the sea green river below, the shiny black rock face and lush green foliage, the 360 degree view from the bridge is breathtaking.
The Falls can be approached from the town of Livingstone by traveling south on Mosi O Tunya road for some 11 kilometers. Just before the border, there is a turning to the right which leads to a parking area. Walks all around the Falls are accessible from this point. If approaching from Zimbabwe, cross the border at the town of Victoria Falls and watch for the left turning just after the Zambian customs post.
And these are some of my 'friends' that I hopefully shall see on my safari mission.
Nothing is more soothing that the soft gentle rush of water ... don't guess we'll be doing any canoeing here ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
~ Anticipation & Excitement ~
Hopscotch began in ancient Britain during the early Roman Empire. The original hopscotch courts were over 100 feet long! Can you imagine that? They were used for military training exercises.
"Hey, Claudius! how bout a game of Hopscotch?" "Okay Brutus, but first I have to put my gear on! Hang a minute and wait for me?"
Roman foot soldiers ran the course in full armor and field packs, and it was thought that Hopscotch would improve their foot work. Roman children imitated the soldiers by drawing their own boards, and creating a scoring system, and "Hopscotch" spread through Europe. In France the game is called "Marelles", in Germany, "Templehupfen" (try saying that three times fast!) "Hinklebaan" in the Netherlands (probably played with Heineken beer cans) "Ekaria Dukaria" (played while while watching Daria) in India, "Pico" in Vietnam, and "Rayuela in Argentina."
In order to begin the game, each player must start with a marker. Common stones were used in the days of the Roman Empire, but in more modern times, items such as bean bags, pennies, and other assorted items were used.
Hopscotch boards were usually found in playgrounds, but if there weren't any, a good piece of chalk could easily remedy that.