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Golden Gate National Park, Free State: Support to Previous Cover Picture, South Africa, and some colorful Cape shots.

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Later sunset hits the Buttress. At the coast, Indian Venster (Window) hike on Table Mountain, Cape Town. Perdeberg, Kleinmont, RSA.     Guess who's at Du Toitskloof Peak in Franschhoek, Cape Province. Franschhoek vineyards through the telephoto from a peak. An impressive influence of the French on the region. Aasvoel Peak with a view into Hermanus, Cape. A couple of devils on the peak of the same name, Cape Town. Lion's Head in the distance. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

61.23: Arizona: Lake Havasu: Pilot Rock...not much to add...okay, one of the most striking sights. (There's an opening for my many critics...)

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The water, including the contrasts with the land, is a constant focus for the senses. As we head up and come over the saddle, this appearance of a town nestled in the valley below attractive mountains confronts and stuns us. We produced a short essay, (see end), which sets out aspects of being in a desert and experiencing, almost contradictory to the nature of a desert, a meaning of life. While aspects have been touched on before in earlier writings, perhaps this brings a slightly different slant to our perceptions and perspectives. Whatever the case, it's impact has made us extremely grateful for such opportunities. Arriving at Pilot Rock. Each day, one enjoys a different shade of blue/green water. Deserts of colors and water...hmm! The next 4 pictures illustrate the Balanced-Rock Cove activities and sights, including the relationship to Pilot Rock, two positions along the water but separated by at least 1,500 yards on foot plus another cove on its other s...