My sister, Dottie sends me missives from South Africa. Details of her daily life.
Exploratory jaunts to interesting places. In the shots above, a journey to the vast territory known as the Great Karoo to see outsider artist Helen Martin’s Owl House.
I like knowing that one of the Moss sisters is off on another continent roaming far and wide.
I wonder what this monkey is thinking about. Probably wondering if a monkey above him is getting ready to crash land on his head. Or maybe he’s wondering if it’s going to rain. He could be thinking about the dream he had last night. I wish I knew.
Look at that downy coat and chocolate eyes. Small curious hands.
About 25 years ago on a narrow highway in the Florida Keys, Dottie screamed for me to “pull over Now!” so she could stomp off into a swampy area to chase an elusive blue heron she thought she saw. I rolled my eyes and stayed in the car to smoke a cigarette. She was gone for a long time.
I wonder how long it took for Dottie to get this shot. I wonder if her traveling companion blew smoke rings out the window while she waited. Somehow I doubt it.
I love the Dispatches from Dottie! The wistful monkey is my new favorite.
(can’t believe I missed your shout out until someone pointed it out to me–thanks! 🙂
Loved the Owl House; the headlight eyes and the lady’s skirt! How much fun! Dottie must be having a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing.
So glad the Moss sisters have discovered the Owl House – arguably the weirdest place in South Africa! The reclusive old lady who created it had her life turned into a very good play “The Road to Mecca” by Athol Fugard, which it has also been filmed (same title). Well worth watching.
Thanks for the visual feast, Mary Ann. Monkeys and herons and outsider sculpture — oh my!
And your Sandberg quote is really resonating with me. You’ve filled my inspiration cup to the brim.
I enjoy your blog so much! I have awarded you a sunshine award and linked to your blog in my latest post! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
You make me want to go places and see new things….
How wonderful your sister shares her travels with you. I love the hither yon look of the monkey. She is saying, “Yes, I know I am beautiful! Now take my picture and be off with you. And if you don’t give me a banana I will jump all over you!” So non-chalant. LOL May your steed carry you back. Happy traveling…
Thanks for taking us there through your sister, I like traveling this way.
So glad your sister is sharing these with you and you are sharing them with us!
“downy coat and chocolate eyes. Small curious hands.”
could be part of your “That’s me on my steed” post