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This is Simonstown. More specifically this is the view from Charlie's parent's home in Simonstown. Aside from the beautiful views of False Bay, warm weather and proximity to Cape Point Nature Reserve, Simonstown is renowned for it's penguin colony.
This is the penguin colony on Boulders Beach. A single pair of African Penguins settled into this little beach in 1982 and since then the colony has grown to somewhere around 3000 breeding pairs.
I love penguins. I love their waddle. They always look like they are a little hung over and a little bit bewildered by all of the strange humans around them. So cute!
This shot makes me laugh. The little lady in the middle was clearly a bit late in shedding her winter down. I can just imagine all of the other penguins remarking on her inability to keep with the trends. 'Down was sooooo last winter!' hehe. Yup, this is how I entertain myself. Animals have conversations in my head.
And finally, Charlie spotted an egg. This little mama was happily nesting, though she didn't mind letting us have a peak at her chick to be.
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Charlie, if that is where my parents lived I would of never left. It is sooooo beautiful there and penquins are such neat animals.
(01.15.10)This is beauuuutiful! And don't feel alone in how you entertain yourself! My husband and I spend each evening making up the commentary of our 3 cats and 2 dogs. They have much to say! Our foster daughters have even gotten in on the fun. I wonder what they would REALLY say and sound like should they actually be able to speak? Hmmmm? Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us.
(01.15.10)Mary: No kidding, right? But I promise you, moving to the US to be with his wife was probably the best decision he has ever made. Right? Charlie?
Peri: It is good to hear that I am not the only one! I am sure most of the critters I come across would say something like... ok ok, I get it, you like me.
(01.15.10)Thanks again, Sara, for the nice hand carved pelican that you brought back for me from way down there - such a nice Christmas present. Also, nice to learn about its origin and Charlie's parents' place. You are so fortunate to be a part of all of that!!!
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