Sunday, February 27, 2011

Plants and Insects of the Brush






I promised a picture of this "thorn" tree and the Wait A Little Tree. They are very unforgiving. The horses charge through while we are often trying to dodge these silent defenders of the brush. Check out the spiders too. Huge webs. Again, the lead horse's head is usually covered with them like some sort of thin golden veil. The webs are very strong and flexible. The close ups are of a female and her male companions, (not a poisonous variety.)

The food is endless: gaining weight instead of losing. Not only does Gerti pack a firearm, 4 wheel across deep rivers, organize the business, train/ride horses, but she is a wonderful cook. The kitchen staff is always baking stuff too. I have seriously fallen off my usual, healthy eating plan even though there is an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Yes, I can say without a doubt that the consumption of white flour, sugar, and sauces packs on the pounds. Eland steaks for dinner.

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