Riding at Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa

What is it about Ant'sNest?  Why would you want to go there? Well...

If you are a rider they have horses. Lovely horses. 

Those that don't ride can have a lot of fun game viewing,

indeed, a very exciting time going out with the game vet.

Whilst they the game scouts are mounted,

the vet flies over the game reserve using a dart gun,

to anesthetize, later tending any injured or sick animals.

Led by knowledgeable game rangers,

the riding can be enjoyed by 

both experienced riders and novices.

We loved the lodge,

ate well, enjoyed the pool

and gathering for afternoon tea.

But what enchanted me most of all were the mongooses.

They have tame ones.

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Painting in South Africa ~

At this time of year it is high summer in South Africa.

When I lived in the Waterberg I went riding every morning before breakfast,

returning for mealie pap and bananas fried with crispy bacon

before settling down to paint in a room looking out over this lovely garden.

You too can stay with my friends on Triple 'B' Ranch 

~ home to Waterberg Cottages as well as Horizon Horseback Adventures 

with Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill  near by ~