| On the Cape Town Fan Walk • Sat 3 July |
 On Saturday we boarded a jam packed and very jovial train at Rondebosch station into town to take part in the Fan Walk before the big Argentina v Germany Game on Saturday 3 July It was a fantastic experience being part of a festive street carnival. Here's hoping that Capetonians will keep the spirit long after the World cup is over and reclaim our city centre as a place to get together and share the energy of our city. Glynnis - July 2010 |
| VuVuMan walks tall on the Fan Walk |
 Just when you thought there was nothing more to that could be said about THOSE vuvuzelas, trust a Capetonian to think this one up!! Glynnis - July 2010 |
| World Cup Kick-off shared with the Indomitable Lions |
 On 11 June, our family hesitantly boarded the train at Goodwood station, using the train for the first time in years, and armed with vuvuzelas we headed for Cape Town where we were going to watch the RSA vs Mexico game at the Fanfest followed by the France vs Uruguay game at the Stadium. Not only was the train filled with World Cup revellers, we all sang all the way to Cape Town, regular passengers and soccer fans alike. It was amazing!! At the newly revamped Cape Town station we were “ambushed” by fans from all over the world wanting to be photographed with us. The photo of our family with supporters from Cameroon depicts not only the excitement and joy of the event, but the international excitement and support we experienced! It was a day we will never forget!! Radka de Beer - June 2010 |
| The calm before the storm |
| Cape Town Stadium on the Wednesday night just before the start of the tournament. Glynnis - June 2010  |
| The Wheel of Excellence at the Waterfront |
| There's a new ferris wheel attraction at the Waterfront entrance (near the City Lodge). It's a fun ride with great views from the top, including this view of the stadium. Glynnis - June 2010  |
| Birds of the Chobe |
 Jenny Peers sent us these photos of birds taken on the Chobe River in Botswana in April. They are White-Faced Ducks, a Pied Kingfisher, a Malachite Kingfisher and below, an African Jacana.Jenny Peers - May 2010  |
| Is that a dog up that tree? |
 Aidan Butler sent in this picture of his dog Percy, who loves to climb trees down at the canal. He can go even higher than he is in this picture. He must give some cats a real scare to have a dog follow them up a tree.Aidan - May 2010 |
| Struisbaai, a photographers dream |
  Struissbaai, a quaint village near L'Águlhas, the southernmost tip of Africa has beautiful sunrises, sunsets, moonrises. The pictures are sunrise seen from inside the Waenhuiskraal cave near Arniston. Glynnis - May 2010 |
| What is this bird? |
 Carol sent us this picture and asked if anyone can identify this bird for her. June Wells reports: "It's definitely a Hoepoe. we used to see a lot of them in our garden; usually in pairs" |
| Cycad Fruit |
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| Epping choo choo |
 Does anyone know if the Epping choo choo still runs on a Sunday?Thanks GS Jan 2010 |
| A fun learning experience on a PhotoTour |
 The phototour that I did with John Spence last Friday was a fun, learning experience in digital photography. The tour encompassed the waterfront (stunning water reflections), the beautifully developed bo-kaap, and the leafy green company's garden at the top of Adderley Street. The group were beginners keen to make the most of their digital cameras. It was a bonus to learn all the clever "how and when" tips. All the best John with "phototours" - may you be an inspiration to many, as you were for me!Glynnis - Jan 2010 |
| Friendly squirrels in the Company's Garden |
 Busy, but friendly squirrels, one an albino, going about their business in the Garden in Cape Town.. Glynnis - Jan 2010 |
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A cycad in our garden surprised us when it suddenly produced fruit for the first time. This cycad is one of the more common varieties called Encephalartos natalensis. The male plant produces pollen and the female plant produces the seeds. Can anyone identify whether this is a male or female plant?