Check Mate at Hermanus, South Africa, The visiting spider, views and more.
Mar 4, 2017 13:19:35 #
We booked into a cottage in this lovely coastal town which was established in 1891. It is famous for Southern Right Whale watching during the winter and spring June/December when they arrive to have their young.
We had regular bird visitors to the cottage for breakfast with seed to put out for them. One morning at 3am I was aware of something on my leg under the sheet and it was a mouse. It scurried off into the living room but was back on the bed 20 minutes later. After chasing it around the cottage for quite some time we eventually got it outside!
The next morning opened the door and nearly squashed another visitor. This was the closest I was going to get with the short lens, one quick shot just in case he jumped on the camera! Never a dull moment in Hermanus.
Canon 650D 18-55 lens
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We had regular bird visitors to the cottage for breakfast with seed to put out for them. One morning at 3am I was aware of something on my leg under the sheet and it was a mouse. It scurried off into the living room but was back on the bed 20 minutes later. After chasing it around the cottage for quite some time we eventually got it outside!
The next morning opened the door and nearly squashed another visitor. This was the closest I was going to get with the short lens, one quick shot just in case he jumped on the camera! Never a dull moment in Hermanus.
Canon 650D 18-55 lens
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A Birds eye view
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Dad keeping check
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Mind your step
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Quail?
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A hairy monster
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Pretty thatched cottage
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The new and old in the harbour
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Protea flowers
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Very tall Cactus
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Mar 4, 2017 13:34:12 #
Mar 4, 2017 13:38:53 #
Wonderful shots, Sylvia! What a beautiful spot in which to stay, from the cottage to the bay. That spider sure is intimidating. Ugh! Regarding the mouse, I suspect he just wanted to be in a warm place! lol! 
Mar 4, 2017 13:41:21 #
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Mar 4, 2017 15:04:12 #
Super series, Sylvia! I enjoyed these a lot. The lighting on the spider is awesome - certainly makes it seem dangerous, though I'm sure it was just a sweetie
Mar 4, 2017 16:21:34 #
Sylvia, beautiful shots and a really amusing story! Looks like a lovely place to spend some time!
Mar 4, 2017 16:42:13 #
Magnificent series of gorgeous subjects! Hermanus looks like an enjoyable seaside setting to spend a relaxing holiday...beautiful coastal views and a comfy cottage. 
Mar 4, 2017 16:50:25 #
Sounds like the mouse was pretty intent on finding a friend, Sylvia. I'm afraid I would have had a heart attack. What a beautiful beautiful place this is! It looks like paradise, and your pictures certainly show it's charm!
What a beautiful beautiful place this is! It looks like paradise, and your pictures certainly show it's charm!Mar 4, 2017 16:52:56 #
Mar 4, 2017 18:22:48 #
Sylvia, I love sharing your adventures, but that spider did give me the creeps and the thought of a mouse being in my bed would make me jump through the roof!!!
Beautiful pictures and love the warm, tropical colors... something that I desperately need to see about now!!
Beautiful pictures and love the warm, tropical colors... something that I desperately need to see about now!!
Mar 4, 2017 18:32:43 #
Hermanus looks like a wonderful place to spend some of your vacation (except for the mouse and spider). You have captured some gorgeous scenery and a beautiful thatch roofed cottage.
Mar 4, 2017 19:31:50 #
Mar 4, 2017 19:43:33 #
Sylvia, I really enjoyed those, thank you so much and wonderful shots!!!!!
Mar 4, 2017 19:44:56 #
Hal81 wrote:
Thanks for the tour.
Your very welcome Hal and thank you very much for joining in.
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