My my travels are so exciting, it is true. The one down side is that when I am gone I miss all of the little adventures that my little Riley and Priya experience. So, for now I will just soak everything up. Who knows, we may end up back at Davis!
This is a photograph that I made while in Cape Town at the beginning of this year. I love this mountain. I love the way she hugs the city. Table Mountain is probably one of my favorite natural features of the Cape. When I lived in South Africa, I would wake up every morning and peak out my window to see the mood of the mountain. Sometimes serene, sometimes angry, but never the same as the day before. This shot was made just a few days before we left this last trip. I always get the same sad feeling when my departure arrives. This time, I wasn't sure how long it would be before I returned. Our life is changing so quickly now that I wasn't sure that we would have the time to make it back for Christmas 2010. Well, here I am just 2 months later and already I may be on my way back to South Africa.
Life is a little bit crazy. To be honest, it is a lot crazy. As I sit here writing this post, I am surrounded by boxes of every shape and size. The inevitable has finally arrived. Charlie and I gave our 30 day notice to give up our apartment a few days ago, we are on the road again. The next few months promise to be exciting. Charlie is heading to South Africa for work and I will be in California for the next month tying up loose ends, going to a fantastic photography conference in Las Vegas, potentially doing some shooting with the Food Network and the Travel Chanel, and finally, joining Charlie in Johannesburg, South Africa. While there I will be photographing a couple weddings, and hopefully joining Charlie on his research to do a bit of documentary photography. We will conclude our adventures abroad with a wedding in the Bahamas. Then it is back to the States, final destination to be decided. I love uncertainty. There are some people that need to have a plan, everything needs to be scheduled out. I am not one of those people. Love spontaneity and a little bit of the unknown. Well, it looks like life has decided to dish out a huge portion of uncertainty.
So, if you want to book a session before I leave, I suggest you let me know as soon as possible. I do have a few spots open before I leave!
I hope you have time to come up and see us before you leave. Bring your camera...:)
(02.10.10)Have a great trip! I am one of those people that need a plan so the though of doing this is terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Keep us updated!
(02.10.10)yeah I want to book a session or at least find time to see you before you leave!!!
(02.10.10)Matteo & Ravi, your kids are on the to do list for this weekend!
Scott, Thanks! I will definitely keep my blogging up, so most of my adventures (and mis-adventures) will be here!
That's so cool Sara! I've been following your blog and am so inspired by you. Go chase those dreams :) and best of luck in your adventure!!
(02.10.10)Wow! Treasure these moments, you are two very blessed young people. I love keeping up with what you are doing on your blog!
(02.10.10)Awesome, Sara! I, like Scott, am a planner. Enjoy whatever life brings you, and best of luck!
(02.11.10)Wendy, it is so nice to hear from you! Thank you for keeping up with the blog!
Carol, thank you! And I am treasuring every moment.
Katy, thanks! Isn't it funny? I suppose everyone needs to plan a bit, but some of us really need to have a plan and some of us just don't.
This was our room. I think I slept better in this bed then any where else. EVER. The bed is super cozy and there is an amazing view of the ocean. There are no window panes so there is a lovely fresh breeze and the crashing of the waves lulled me to sleep every night. Pure heaven.
The greeting committee. Pika, Max and Mango. Max is the alpha dog, he even thinks that he is the boss of Jacobus which kept me laughing.
The beach just in front of Houthuisie. I love this beach. It is magic.
On New Years Day Charlie woke up and looked out the window at the sea. He turned to me to say that he had seen dolphins. Before I even had time to say good morning we were both in our bathing costumes running into the waves. I couldn't believe we were swimming with dolphins! There were so many of them and they were swimming all around us. I was thrilled. We swam with them for over an hour and watched as they played all around us. At one point a mama and baby jumped out together not more than 10 feet from where I was. They were so playful and curious! The waves were decent size and as one was coming towards me I could see there were about five dolphins all surfing it together. I ducked under the wave just as the swam over the top of me.
How is that for a start of the new year! Here's to what is going to be a great year!
Wow! Great beach photos! Darren and I are thinking of having our honeymoon in South Africa, we definitely have to talk!
(01.22.10)Yes, please let me know! I have lots of favorites that you will have to see =)
(01.22.10)Absolutely beautiful pictures Sara! I particularly like the one of the dogs.
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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.
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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Very nice pictures, next time you can come with Charlie and I, to take pictures.
(02.18.10)Thanks Dad!
(02.18.10)If you roll a rock from my parents house down David Ave, you might make it to the aquarium :) LOVE the photo of the jellies!
(02.18.10)Really? I wish I had known, I would of stopped by and said hello! BTW we need to set up your engagement session!!!!!
(02.18.10)Sara! I love it and I am hoping for Davis...for selfish reasons of course :)...
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