Weekend

This weekend we drive to our stone cottage in the Eastern Free State. I'm not a great traveling companion as I fall asleep just after we leave the Toll Gate. So no 'scintillating' conversation for us until just before Villiers. 

I always find car travel comforting. It rekindles memories of childhood holidays and early morning starts. Thankfully we don't do much of that anymore - unless we're in the bush of course, but that's a different time altogether. David will be out before the crack of dawn, hoping for mist in the valley and a murky sunrise.

So I'll pack a pile of books and put them next to my chair on the veranda and enjoy a few days of quiet. 

Of Books and travel

With David on duty and the little girls not visiting and Elizabeth re-organising her routine I had the whole weekend to catch up with creative projects.

Completed my small India travel book. Updated the Masai Mara one. We leave on our annual migration at the end of August. We still have 4 places left.

Sadly one of our friends, Hassan, Kichwa Tembo camp manager passed away last week. He had been ill for many years and we will miss his quiet presence.

I did manage to explore [through the wonderful world wide web] new destinations for Creative Escapes. David and I are in deep discussion about our 2009 and 2010 excursions. I look forward to sharing these with you once they are finalised.

Photographic Day Course

Sunday 10 August

'Nature, Wildlife & Environmental Photography'

David will be sharing knowledge about nature photography, focussing on photographing in the Masai Mara and other parks.

Venue: Houghton

Cost: R700 per person. Includes lectures and refreshments 

Time: 9h30 - 16h00

Please contact Anne-Marie for further info: dmoore@iafrica.com

The Badger

No, this is not an animal it's a camera bracket. Made and distributed by Hedrus van der Merwe in Pretoria, it's the ideal way to secure a large camera to the side of the Land Rover for easy handling. Contact Hedrus for further information and ordering:  hedrus@outdoorphoto.com

David and I visited the Outdoor Photo showroom in Menlyn Pretoria and were delighted at the wide variety of photographic equipment available. Anything from Canon cameras to camera cases. Most importantly the staff are constantly around to give expert advice.

Do take the time to visit the store or the website. It's worth it.

Creative Escapes Excursions 2008

Creative Escapes 2008  - Excursions

30 August – 7 September Masai Mara, Kenya - Africa’s Eden 

‘Where nature touches the horizon’

Creative Escapes presents an exclusive opportunity to experience the excitement and majesty of the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara Conservancy, Kenya. Exceptional photographic opportunities. Spectacular bird watching. Breathtaking game viewing. Immaculate tented safari accommodation. Spoil yourself in Africa’s last Eden. 

Venue: Kichwa Tembo Luxury Tented Camp, Masai Mara.  Cost: Approximately R25000.00 per person sharing.This price may fluctuate due to Rand/Dollar exchange variables. NB: A valid passport is required together with yellow fever  inoculations. Check own visa requirements. A non-refundable, non transferable deposit of R2000 per person is required to secure shared accommodation in tented suites. Cost includes: Return flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi and the Masai Mara, accommodation, all meals, game drives. 

10 – 12 October Explore the Spiritual Moment ‘Meditation, Music,  Photography & Art’

Experience creativity and the spiritual moment while on the crest of a mountain or the recess of a cave. Photographers: David Moore will explore impressionistic photography. Guest speaker: Jeremy Jacobs as he discusses similarities of local Sangomas, the San people, the Celts and formal religion. Artists: John Moore will expand your creativity using mandalas, music and meditation.

Venue: Fouriesburg Country Inn, Reitz Street, Fouriesburg. Accommodation, meals, tuition, excursions. Cost: R2000 per person. A deposit of R1000 secures your booking

Sunday 26 October Johannesburg Day Course The Magic of Light, Landscape and Water ‘Embrace the Environment’

Join David as he explores Light - from ‘Dawn to Dusk’. Venue: 4 Sixth Street Houghton, Johannesburg Time: 9h00– 16h00 Costs: R700 per person. Tuition, lunch, refreshments.

Launch of the 2009 Creative Escapes Brochure Sunday 26 October 2008 at 17h00. RSVP essential

David and Anne-Marie Moore look forward to welcoming you on a Creative Escapes Eco – Excursion. Contact details: +27[0]118802056 or+27[0]83-266-5821 Mail: dmoore@iafrica.com Website: www.creative-escapes.co.za