I am still posting about the Game Haven Park, near Blantyre when I visited it on my 2nd day in Malawi. Now
for this post, you will have to think , “out of the box” for some shots. Below is the main building/restaurant.
Now this is where you have to think ‘out of the box’! This the vehicle we travelled round the safari park in and we were told not we were to get out so we were “fenced” in!
Judith
Then we came to 2 Giraffe and the guide asked the children would they like to get out. Bravely they jumped at the chance but when asked to stand with their backs to the Giraffes they did not seem to be so happy and quickly got in again! Daniel was protecting his little sister in this shot.
On our way back and nearing the restaurant, amazingly there was a Golf Course and these ladies were hand picking the weeds from the grass on a very hot day! We stopped to say hello and I think they were pleased.
Now this is where you have to think ‘out of the box’! This the vehicle we travelled round the safari park in and we were told not we were to get out so we were “fenced” in!
Annika
Daniel
Judith
Daniel took this shot of me. Do you see the Giraffe?
There are only 2 Giraffes in this park and the small one
is pregnant.
Then we came to 2 Giraffe and the guide asked the children would they like to get out. Bravely they jumped at the chance but when asked to stand with their backs to the Giraffes they did not seem to be so happy and quickly got in again! Daniel was protecting his little sister in this shot.
On our way back and nearing the restaurant, amazingly there was a Golf Course and these ladies were hand picking the weeds from the grass on a very hot day! We stopped to say hello and I think they were pleased.
Just threw this shot is in as he is saying,
" That's all for now, however more about me, later on. If that lady with the camera can get her act together and do the editing, she may have the post done for Saturday Critters this week"!!
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A grand look round. I like giraffes. They are impossible for me to mistake for anything else.
ReplyDeleteYes, even I know Giraffe but since I have been on safari, I now a few more especially the different Antelopes. More to follow.
DeleteFantastic trip by the look of your photos.
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HI Peter Yes it was and this is only the 2nd day of a 6 week trip off a life time!! Keeping watching. .Thanks for comment and visit. Took my new camera to Dublin Zoo yeterday, a bit different to see the animals not in the wild.
DeleteLove the giraffe. And feel for those poor women weeding. It reminded me of women mending the road in India - in glorious coloured saris - also in almost impossible heat.
ReplyDeleteMargaret I totally loved your post! This looks as if it was an amazing experience and your captures of it are great! I also really enjoyed the shot of you "at work"
ReplyDeleteGood morning Margaret.
ReplyDeleteYour posts on Malawim are so nicely done.
You took me back to my school days and my youth. I lived in Rhodesia.. now Zimbabwe.. and used to go many a week end to Blantyre.
In the days when i was a girl.. lots of game were wild.
very nice post.
val. val's Alentejo
What a marvelous experience Margaret and how very cute your grandchildren are.
ReplyDeleteA great trip around Margaret, and I do love the Giraffes. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret, these are great shots from your trip! I love the photos of your grandchildren and the giraffes.. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Margaret. That fence is rather high off the ground. Wonder what is keeps out? Love the close-up of the giraffe. They have such comical expressions. I'm not surprised your grandchildren weren't too keen to turn their backs on a giraffe. This tall animal has a vicious kick and I'd not trust one with hormone displacement - such as the preggy one! I loved the local ladies. They are so colorfully dressed - and like Tanzanians: willing to work. Have a great day. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting trip. The children must have learnt lots.
ReplyDeleteNice fence although it wouldn't keep Fergus inside the yard. Maybe it is to keep big critters our. Love the giraffe.
ReplyDeleteI'd have obeyed and stayed fenced in! What a great adventure you had visiting with your family!
ReplyDeleteoh these are wonderful!! that last shot made me laugh, cute!! your daniel looks like he could be a brother to my boys!
ReplyDeleteThe golf course maintenance is rather labour intensive Margaret but the girls sure looked happy to see you all. The giraffes are just gorgeous and they seem such friendly animals but probably best to take care. Nice post again.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that Giraffe picture. Looks like so much fun, and the native dresses are so colorful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience! Love how your grandson in protecting his sister. That fence is full of intersecting hearts. Thanks for sharing these wonderful posts. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe looks like he's acknowledging us with a greeting. What a photo you captured of his character. Thank you for taking us on safari...an opportunity to get up close. The wrought iron fencing looks like hearts.
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe is quite a character. Thank you for taking us on safari.
ReplyDeleteWow; what a great trip with your sweet grandchildren in Malawi♡♡♡ I loved you closed you post with lovely cute giraffe.
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the first fence is pretty but sure wouldn't keep the critters out. :) wow. hand-picking weeds from the golf course - long, arduous task!
ReplyDeleteI adore that last photo! You sure were fenced in for good reason, and safety is key to survival! The fence on the first photo is just beautiful, as is the building too.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think I'll be thinking about those ladies hand picking weeds from the grass all day today.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! The children are so fortunate to be able to be so up close and personal with nature. Daniel sounds like he is a good big brother. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post ---and love seeing pictures of your precious family. Your grands are both gorgeous children.. Love that one they took of you with your camera!!!!! Laughed at the last picture of the giraffe.... CUTE.
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Betsy
Great shots of Africa. That last photo took me by surprise and to me, it was a little too close. They built that first fence so high that they needed to add to the bottom of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots these are, Margaret! Thanks for taking us along on your safari.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, this is just wonderful. What a thrill for you to come so close to animals in the wild. I love the last shot of the Giraffe and his/her furry horns. I look forward to seeing more. Isn't it wonderful the way the local people are so friendly and accepting of your presence in their lives. Your fence is cool too ... Your posts are so fun and informative ... I hope you realize that I often read them and am unable to comment because I seem always to be on the fly. Enjoy them all ...
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I love the heart shapes on the first fence. :) Very wise of Daniel and Annika to not want to turn their backs on the wildlife. Such dedicated women to pull weeds on a hot day! Wonderful series from your safari!
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Lindy
What a fun post. I love the "hearts" in the iron work of the fencing. Yep, you get "fenced-in" on those rides (it works). Those kids are so adorable and I love that he was protecting his sister. Great shot of you with the Giraffe in the background and I loved the last shot. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteAlways great to see the family. And what an expressive face that giraffe has!
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It is interesting how it is so economical to use human labor rather than spew herbicides on the grass!
ReplyDeleteI like that first fence...and I like the all the windows in that building! Interesting shots all the way around and I enjoyed them all!
ReplyDeleteWell you had a wonderful place in which to be fenced! We saw a very pregnant giraffe once at the San Diego zoo we followed the progress on the zoo's website through the birth. They are such beautiful animals. And how lovely to spend time with the adorable kids at a place like this; perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteYour last picture is awesome! Both beautiful and hilarious! Love the other shot of both the giraffes. These poor women!!! Someone should buy them a weed puller! I love the first shot of the fence because it is covered with hearts!
ReplyDeleteLove that giraffe portrait!
ReplyDeleteI like your 'fenced-in' vehicle. It's amazing that the weeding of the golf course is done by hand by women who work on their hands and knees. I hope they are well paid. I really like your last photo of the giraffe.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun post. The building and the fence are very nice. The fence is really interesting. This looks like it was a great adventure! I love the giraffe at the end saying hello! Thanks for coming by my Fence T is for Trail post! Have a wonderful Friday.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! So they let you get out when you were fenced in for youyr ownb protection. That's interesting. Loved the shots of those ladies in their bright clothes. Working so hard in the hot sun, though--NOT fun! Great looking photos of the giraffes, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand trip you are on and it sure looks like everyone is enjoying the time together. I could sure use those ladies to come pick the weeds out of my yard!!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful and enjoy viewing through your lens.
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Looks like a super fun place. I loved that red fence with the upside down hearts!!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing photos...the children are just beautiful...I know everyone had a great time.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely is out of the box - and I love it! Such wonderful images - I love the shots of the kids. The giraffe in the last picture is hilarious - wonderful!
ReplyDeletesuch a great trip. My favourite image is the one with the trees and giraffes. :)
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