Thursday, 12 February 2015

GOOD FENSES - On the beach at Pottery Lodge, Malawi

As you saw from Monday’s post we are staying at Pottery Lodge for 3 days and we are the only people staying so we have the beach all to ourselves except for a few locals passing by.  Not many fences today but then who would want to be fenced in when you can have all this beauty and freedom around you.  Hope Tex agrees!





We went over to this building although there was only us there and therefore not open for business but it had a great swing (inside) that the children really enjoyed playing on.  There were also 2 Wire tailed Swallows posing well that I got great video of, however the bad news is, I cannot find it!!!


View from our ‘girls’ cottage.


Now are there any bloggers who could do this and not drop it!!!
Whatever is in those containers it was 'fenced' in and it stayed there!





I hope you enjoyed the images of this idyllic place. 

I am linking this post with GOOD FENCES.

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  1. Irma12 February 2015 at 18:45

    Beautiful pictures of an idyllic spot, Margaret.
    Nice to see how the locals live there.
    I must not think to run with a bucket of water on my head.
    Best regards, Irma

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure12 February 2015 at 20:45

      HI Irma Yes running with a bucket especially if it had water in it could be wet work but cooling!! Thanks for comment.

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  2. Anonymous12 February 2015 at 19:30

    I think the last pic with the boat/ canoe is my favourite :o)

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure12 February 2015 at 20:47

    HI CT Yes I think I would have to agree with you. Thanks for visiting and comment.

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  4. eileeninmd12 February 2015 at 21:08

    Wonderful series of images. The views are beautiful, I especially liked the last shot. Have a happy Thursday!

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  5. Cranberry Morning12 February 2015 at 22:02

    Nice photos, Margaret! I would love to be walking barefoot in that beautiful white sand! The white that I walk on these days isn't kind to bare feet.

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  6. Unknown12 February 2015 at 22:04

    Beautiful images Margaret!
    I always wonder how they balance
    containers on their heads.
    The last one is also my favourite :))
    Have a fine day
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  7. Hootin Anni12 February 2015 at 22:06

    Wow...a dream of mine. To have a beach all to myself so I can sit, reflect on life, watch the beauty of the day pass by and enjoy it all!!!

    Lucky you.

    Great image shares today Margaret.

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  8. Bob Bushell12 February 2015 at 22:37

    Beautiful images Margaret. The walking with pot on her head is stupendous.

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  9. Liz Needle12 February 2015 at 22:39

    Just imagine having that heavenly beach to yourself. My dream has always been to live right on a beach like that. Blissful. Great series of shots Margaret.

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  10. Celestina Marie12 February 2015 at 22:47

    Just a beautiful setting and yes I agree it should not be fenced in. It is always fascinating to see locals carrying a bucket on their heads. I remember my grandmother telling me, who was born and raised in Naples, Italy~ stories of how she walked and carried water on her head. I wouldn't get very far however. LOL
    Enjoy your getaway!
    CM

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  11. Shug12 February 2015 at 23:01

    I find it fascinating how these people learn to carry such weights on their heads and keep them balanced. A lovely place, indeed. Great pictures....enjoy your day!

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  12. 21 Wits12 February 2015 at 23:07

    It's like being on a vacation stopping by here!

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  13. Pamela Gordon12 February 2015 at 23:26

    I think the railing works for a fence very well. Interesting to see the old ways of carrying things. I know I couldn't do it. It looks very nice there. Blessings.

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  14. Jeanne12 February 2015 at 23:27

    love seeing this woman walking with the large bowl balanced on her head and no hands used for the balance. Lovely shots

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  15. MadSnapper12 February 2015 at 23:49

    I would love to see this in person. and having sand like that right outside my door would make me happy. you do have fences and the fence on her head. LOL.. i could not walk with it even empty.

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  16. TexWisGirl13 February 2015 at 00:22

    those are great views of those beach expanses. lovely!

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  17. Anonymous13 February 2015 at 00:56

    How nice to have this lovely beach all to yourselves. Love these photos.

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  18. NatureFootstep13 February 2015 at 01:06

    interesting images. To carry loads like thet on my head would be impossible. I have a sour neck. :(

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  19. EG CameraGirl13 February 2015 at 01:09

    It does look like a paradise and I have NO IDEA how women carry things on their heads. I am amazed every time I see such photos.

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  20. GreenComotion13 February 2015 at 01:51

    Hi Margaret,
    What a lovely post with some fantastic photos!
    I was particularly thrilled to see the bicycle and the ladies carrying vessels (pots) on their head, without holding them with their hands. Now, that requires some finesse and I have seen it thousands of times in India.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  21. Andrea @ From The Sol13 February 2015 at 02:04

    I love your "fence" even if it is a stretch and I would trade that sand for our snow in a second. As a kid, my mother used to have us walk with a book on our head to learn how to walk smoothly like a lady or dancer. We made a game out of it to see who could go the furthest without dropping the book ... so I would be willing to try it with a bucket, but chances are I have long since lost the technique:0 Wonderful pictures, Margaret and I await the finding of the Wire Tailed Swallow Video :) Be well, and never stop enjoying life as you do ... it is a joy for all of us as you share it.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  22. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©13 February 2015 at 02:04

    So relaxing!
    ~

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  23. Revrunner13 February 2015 at 02:11

    Wow! What a respite from the snow and plummeting temperatures we're experiencing here today. :-)

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  24. John's Island13 February 2015 at 02:39

    Hi Margaret, Neat set of photos ... my favorite is the 4th one ... excellent overview of the building! Thanks for your comment on my blog. John

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  25. This N That13 February 2015 at 03:16

    Wonderful photos..Thanks for sharing..So serene and calming..Enjoy

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  26. Mascha13 February 2015 at 03:28

    It warmes my heart to see such beautiful and quiet holiday photos in cold wintertime... thanks for sharing

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  27. Ginny Hartzler13 February 2015 at 03:55

    What a beautiful and calm place! And I love the old red boat by the waterside. Wow, those women have great balance. The first picture, she has to help hold it. Maybe because it is very heavy and full of water? Then the next lady is hands free!! I bet it is better for your back to carry loads this way.

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  28. 4RRanch13 February 2015 at 04:35

    Easy day at the beach is a good day fence or no fence. Continue to enjoy.

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  29. Cheryl @ TFD13 February 2015 at 04:51

    This is a beautiful place and I love all your views. It would be a great place to visit. I've been looking at past posts I've not gotten a chance to see yet and enjoyed all your wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Ida13 February 2015 at 04:51

    It does look like quite a peaceful place to visit. I've always thought that balancing something like that on your head looks pretty cool but I certainly couldn't do it.

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  31. Ileana13 February 2015 at 04:53

    Wonderful photos of this beautiful place!

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  32. RedPat13 February 2015 at 04:57

    I've just been looking at your pics for the last few days - what a wonderful place!

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  33. Rose13 February 2015 at 06:23

    I have to say that this is another blog that I really enjoy the photography. And I love that you have them big enough for us to get a good look if we want.

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  34. Debbie13 February 2015 at 06:36

    it is an amazing and quite intriguing place. i have enjoyed all your images!!!!

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  35. Valerie13 February 2015 at 07:28

    An extraordinary place indeed. Yes, I too really like the red canoe shot.

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  36. DeniseinVA13 February 2015 at 08:12

    It does look idyllic there Margaret, marvelous photos and goodness, not sure I could balance something like a big pot on my head without doing major damage. It's an art!

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  37. Lovable Derek13 February 2015 at 08:31

    It looks so peaceful,quite divine.

    Have a great weekend.

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  38. Stephanie13 February 2015 at 09:30

    I have been thoroughly enjoying your trip to this place very much. Beautiful place.

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  39. LV13 February 2015 at 10:25

    Enjoyed the little tour with you at this lovely place.

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  40. Carola Bartz13 February 2015 at 11:09

    I love the photos of the women and the boys, and the last one!!! How pretty!

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  41. Linda13 February 2015 at 13:50

    Love the bicycle shot and the ladies carrying things on their heads.

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  42. Sallie (FullTime-Life)13 February 2015 at 14:15

    A little bit of heaven on earth! Love the flowers below, the quiet beach and the private resort.

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  43. Pauline13 February 2015 at 15:55

    I agree, that is, indeed, an idyllic place. Extremely beautiful. A fence would have been a real shame.

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  44. Carletta13 February 2015 at 17:37

    So serene looking - a lovely spot! Love that last shot!
    Years ago my friends and I would practice walking with a book on our heads - I wasn't good at it so I'm sure I'd never get where I was supposed to with a large container like these ladies. :)

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  45. Joyful13 February 2015 at 21:03

    Hello again, I enjoyed this post. I've been lucky enough to stay in beautiful water front lodges in Kenya that were mostly deserted. It is nice for the atmosphere but not so good for the local business.

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  46. September Violets13 February 2015 at 22:53

    I agree, there's no need for fencing on such a beautiful stretch of beach! How wonderful and peaceful to have the place to yourselves. I wish my 'roadway' was a beach as serene as this.
    Wendy

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  47. Bob Scotney13 February 2015 at 23:11

    Sems a lovely place to be, especially if you are a photographer.

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  48. Ruth Kelly14 February 2015 at 05:18

    I had to look up Malawi to make sure it was in Africa. What a wonderful adventure you are having!

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  49. Betsy Banks Adams20 February 2015 at 04:08

    Gorgeous place, Margaret... We love going to the beach when nobody much is around but US... SO--I know how you feel about having the place all to yourselves... GORGEOUS.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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