Hiking in the Kogelberg
Went for an excellent hike in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve the other day. This reserve is home to absolutely astonishing levels of plant diversity (1800 species in 1000 km2 - more than the tropical rainforests). In a 4 hour walk, we hiked from the Kogelberg Valley to the Harold Porter Botanical Garden in Betty's Bay. The hike wove through several types of fynbos and a beautiful patch of Afromontane forest as we climbed the ridge, and had some fantastic views. A really special place. Some photos from the hike:
Geoff heading up the ravine with the Kogelberg Valley behind
Aulax in the Protea Family.
A black water stream in the Afromontane Forest along the ravine.
Massive restios (the fynbos equivalent of grasses) on the saddle between the valleys
The crazy Ozmatopsis (Daisy family), with improbably long stalks.
My favorites, Mimetes, in the Protea Family
Mimetes in flower
Retzia, from the endemic family Retziaceae, looking down into Leopard Gorge at Harold Porter Gardens.
One of the hundreds of Erica species
Orange-breasted sunbird straddling protea leaves
The path down into Harold Porter gardens
Geoff heading up the ravine with the Kogelberg Valley behind
Aulax in the Protea Family.
A black water stream in the Afromontane Forest along the ravine.
Massive restios (the fynbos equivalent of grasses) on the saddle between the valleys
The crazy Ozmatopsis (Daisy family), with improbably long stalks.
My favorites, Mimetes, in the Protea Family
Mimetes in flower
Retzia, from the endemic family Retziaceae, looking down into Leopard Gorge at Harold Porter Gardens.
One of the hundreds of Erica species
Orange-breasted sunbird straddling protea leaves
The path down into Harold Porter gardens
posted by AGW at 4:06 am
2 Comments:
blog posts galore. Sweet. The orange breasted bird on the leaves is a favorite of mine. Great colors in the bird and leaves.
The rendition of Shells is great too. A little more abstract maybe, and you should print up BIG and hang it on the wall. I really like it.
Cheers ~OB
Surely you guys are having a good time. Miss ya all from this side of California. When are you visiting? Will be in SA in August. Hope to see ya
Mqhele
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