tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post1005054339359798429..comments2023-09-26T15:14:18.404+02:00Comments on LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: STEPPING OUT OF THE RAT-RACE FOR OUR SHORT BREAKMaxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-59391431995308111462010-07-14T15:09:48.740+02:002010-07-14T15:09:48.740+02:00WOW, that is so beautiful!
xxoo
DeborahWOW, that is so beautiful!<br />xxoo<br />DeborahDeborah https://www.blogger.com/profile/10115126301153092589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-50065637732045587262010-07-09T20:01:44.864+02:002010-07-09T20:01:44.864+02:00Those photos are breathtaking!!! I loved the ones ...Those photos are breathtaking!!! I loved the ones with the holes carved in the water!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Joey and KealaniValerie Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911018334576044565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-71013609011398351252010-07-09T15:23:56.927+02:002010-07-09T15:23:56.927+02:00Hey MaxMom,
Boy that sure was a GRand excursion th...Hey MaxMom,<br />Boy that sure was a GRand excursion that y'all took. What a beautiful place you visited. SA certainly has something for everyone.<br />- TBH&K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-78655092588183669972010-07-08T19:03:25.717+02:002010-07-08T19:03:25.717+02:00Breathtaking! Unbelievably breathtaking! We'v...Breathtaking! Unbelievably breathtaking! We've only seen photos of South Africa. Usually the lovely game reserves and pretty beaches and towns. Nothing like this. Almost like Shangra-la. It is really a mystical place. And lucky you to have known it as a child.<br />Memories to cherish forever.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-56935525937160631142010-07-08T17:53:08.417+02:002010-07-08T17:53:08.417+02:00What a stunning place! Thank you for sharing it wi...What a stunning place! Thank you for sharing it with us.Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-54157972246449548422010-07-07T22:47:20.080+02:002010-07-07T22:47:20.080+02:00Wow it all looks so beautiful. I wish I could go t...Wow it all looks so beautiful. I wish I could go there some day! But I am a bit puzzled about the title to this post. Why would anyone want to step out of the rat race? I mean, is that supposed to be a good thing? I can think of few things I'd enjoy more than racing rats!!<br />Toodle pip! <br />Bertie.WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-76174699939161260242010-07-07T18:22:40.217+02:002010-07-07T18:22:40.217+02:00Totally GORGEOUS. South Africa is not only the Cra...Totally GORGEOUS. South Africa is not only the Cradle of Civilization - I also see Paradise. What a beautiful creation - God took a little extra effort when He sat down at the drawing board to produce your corner of the globe. Thank you so much for sharing such lovely sights with all of us. Of course, the next best thing would be to actually see for myself...☺Scout and Freyjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423843978069675292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-76769170517154237382010-07-07T18:10:55.742+02:002010-07-07T18:10:55.742+02:00Oh Maxmom! What a lovely spot to visit for a few ...Oh Maxmom! What a lovely spot to visit for a few days! WOW! Such wonders that nature provides - a feast for the eyes for sure! I love those potholes - truly incredible and powerful what liquid can do, given time! Beautiful pictures of such a gorgeous place and wonderful writing - thank you for my own little mini-vacay this am!<br />Hugs xoxoxo<br />Sammie and MaGolden Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810994485527475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-77412376720268672262010-07-07T11:54:48.318+02:002010-07-07T11:54:48.318+02:00What absolutely beautiful photos ~ thank you so mu...What absolutely beautiful photos ~ thank you so much for sharing them.Milo and Alfie Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968891408866473634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-88714490337652119672010-07-07T06:09:42.973+02:002010-07-07T06:09:42.973+02:00Dear Maxmom
Thank you for taking the time to share...Dear Maxmom<br />Thank you for taking the time to share with us.<br />You journey into the past and moving forward touches me. <br />I can feel the (Dawn over Mpumalanga...<br />...from the cliffs of Graskop - Thaba Tchew)<br />I close my eyes, and I can smell the very air that you all are breathing. I hear the birds flit. I can feel that solitude moment. I am letting it seep into my soul.<br />I want my inner self to be filled with this beauty.<br />I would love to sit on the cliffs, and look at the splendorious gift of nature.<br />I am thinking that you must hate to leave the moment, but this beauty is always there for you to grasp its hand and walk down the paths of memory's. You will return again, I am sure.<br />You have been blessed to see all this, but you are also giving in sharing all of this with us.<br />And what can I give in exchange- only words that say thank you.<br />You are my soul friend from South Africa.<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-57054060759000970332010-07-07T04:00:58.513+02:002010-07-07T04:00:58.513+02:00I am in awe of the beauty of Africa. Thank you so ...I am in awe of the beauty of Africa. Thank you so much for the wonderful post, pictures and personal notes. We love them very much. Lady sez if she ever comes to Africa, she wants to go to a pancake bar. Not that would be yummy....BOLKT and Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456498552956580863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-725201810183930082010-07-07T02:37:34.919+02:002010-07-07T02:37:34.919+02:00What absolutely stunning photos! Mpumalanga looks ...What absolutely stunning photos! Mpumalanga looks like the most heavenly place on earth. I especially love the potholes--just gorgeous!!!Heather and Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444259569828246413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-72597504827167493642010-07-07T01:45:06.567+02:002010-07-07T01:45:06.567+02:00What spectacular views and beautiful countryside. ...What spectacular views and beautiful countryside. As I have said before, my one great regret is a trip to S.A. with a previous employer that got cancelled.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-13275153352405815602010-07-07T00:55:00.724+02:002010-07-07T00:55:00.724+02:00What amazing photos. Dawn looked spectacular, and ...What amazing photos. Dawn looked spectacular, and the potholes are other-worldly. I'm glad that you had a relaxing and fun time. Thanks for sharing it with us.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-6197778988873917292010-07-07T00:40:27.830+02:002010-07-07T00:40:27.830+02:00Absolutely gorgeous photos; I am so glad you enjoy...Absolutely gorgeous photos; I am so glad you enjoyed your time away at such a lovely place and it's extra special that you have wonderful childhood memories there...It is truly a stunning and magnificent area of your beautiful country...I am just back from an out of town trip due to family illness and hope everyone is well in your home...Kisses to your sweet babies; sending you love and hugs, Caryl.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682861905817173908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-71823257248556496832010-07-07T00:29:04.146+02:002010-07-07T00:29:04.146+02:00Wow! What an incredible spot! Your photos are jus...Wow! What an incredible spot! Your photos are just awesome! What a vacation!<br /><br />Love ya lots<br />Maggie and MitchMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-12721425737810083292010-07-07T00:21:55.592+02:002010-07-07T00:21:55.592+02:00My computer is being annoying and won't load y...My computer is being annoying and won't load your pictures for some reason. It's only your blog and only today that's it's acting this way. I will have to try to visit another time as you always post the most amazing photos!<br /><br />I hope you're having a very relaxing vacation, you deserve it!sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-69514359342542330442010-07-06T23:58:33.130+02:002010-07-06T23:58:33.130+02:00WOW is all that I keep saying when looking at your...WOW is all that I keep saying when looking at your pictures! <br /><br />The pictures are fantastic!<br /><br />Your words are inspiring too.<br /><br />Hugs, TessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-17269007800706721922010-07-06T23:56:50.987+02:002010-07-06T23:56:50.987+02:00WOW is all that I keep saying when looking at your...WOW is all that I keep saying when looking at your pictures! <br /><br />The pictures are fantastic!<br /><br />Your words are inspiring too.<br /><br />Hugs, TessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-21074627047640521252010-07-06T23:46:02.524+02:002010-07-06T23:46:02.524+02:00Thank you for sharing another part of you country ...Thank you for sharing another part of you country with us. The scenery is absolutely amazing, and from your photos and descriptions I can imagine myself standing there in that immeasurable space!The Life of Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042517508689233894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-39072064356496044312010-07-06T22:25:05.652+02:002010-07-06T22:25:05.652+02:00That is just so wonderful. A reminder that you liv...That is just so wonderful. A reminder that you live in God's country. We'll get out of the habit of going to Plett and head north the next time.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-33740763919982318252010-07-06T21:01:12.524+02:002010-07-06T21:01:12.524+02:00Hi MaxMom,
Welcome back!
Wow is the only word I c...Hi MaxMom,<br />Welcome back! <br />Wow is the only word I can come up with too! Amazing scenery and beauty. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Woofs and Licks,<br />Maggie MaeMaggie Mae and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938522202729658260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-69313935583177199572010-07-06T20:54:13.097+02:002010-07-06T20:54:13.097+02:00I am so glad you shared those amazing photos. You...I am so glad you shared those amazing photos. You are showing me a view of South Africa that I never dreamed existed.<br /><br />I was especially amazed by the 'potholes'....I can only think of WOW.<br /><br />Also, the 'Carvings' or statuettes are just beautiful. Do they have a particular name or significance?<br /><br />Thank you for brightening my day,<br /><br />MinnaKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684137829993116857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-69388809503803265432010-07-06T20:38:37.574+02:002010-07-06T20:38:37.574+02:00wow! Those photos are breathtaking!wow! Those photos are breathtaking!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931363616851044589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-24018624953953910002010-07-06T20:37:02.041+02:002010-07-06T20:37:02.041+02:00I missed you!
What an incredible paradise, Thank y...I missed you!<br />What an incredible paradise, Thank you for sharing.<br />Welcome Home!<br />Hugs,<br />KitMs. ~Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527514822681686556noreply@blogger.com