From the scarce presence of our Whales, the extreme weather conditions, to a much anticipated fund-raising Bazaar. The last few days the weather has taken a bizarre turn. First it is cloudy, then it is sunny, then it is cold then the sun is shinning pleasantly. The extreme weather conditions have started to give me whiplash. One cannot rely on Google to provide an accurate description since the websites I have frequented the predictions have not met its mark 100%. This makes a person wonder how quickly global warming is developing doesn't it..? |
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Then there's the partial presence of our beloved whales. With our infamous tourist attraction playing hide and seek, its difficult to convince first time visitors to bask in the glory of our Whales frolicking just off shore. Nothing beats the dark shadowy figure of the Southern Right whale as it drifts on the surface of the water. Even more so when it displays in all its wonder its gigantic body as it leaps out and crashes back into the waves. Their aerobics acts vary from sailing, to breaching, to spy-hopping. It is these times that we appreciate the Whale Boats and their initial purpose. Guests however have been exceedingly lucky as they spot whales on each whaleboat. So even though the rest of us left stranded on land only catching a glimpse of the whales as they blow water into the air, we take solace in the fact that we know they are still here - just more shy than previous years. I know the last 12years I have been a resident in Hermanus I have been luck enough to spot the whales from early June, therefore I was a bit frantic this year, when I have only seen them from a far off distance. It is not time for their departure just yet, so I am hopeful I will see them meters from the shoreline before they decide to head back to the icy water of Antarctic. Last but not least there's the much anticipated Huis Lettie Theron Bazaar this upcoming weekend, 27th July Saturday. I can't speak for anyone else, but I cannot wait to sample the mouth-watering treat that’s going to be present. And of course it’s for a good cause, as the funds raised are all donated to Huis Lettie Theron. Hope to see you all there! Watch this space. |