Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. (Albert Einstein)
There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more. (Lord Byron)
If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness. (Nelson Mandela)
Mpumalanga, meaning the place where the sun rises, is a province in northeastern South Africa. It’s rivers, mountains, canyons, grasslands, forests, and more are part of nature’s inspiration. Although this name is new to me, I am familiar with Kruger National Park (one of the gems of this region). Upon discovering this video, I knew it was a must use.
I’ve never been to South Africa, but Bulldog, Sylvia, and others have shared touches of its beauty – but it seems to offer much more. Meanwhile, enjoy exploring Mpumalanga.
For more, enjoy this photo gallery at the Mpumalanga tourism site.
A Frank Angle 
Wow, that was pretty, Frank. Thanks for sharing the video. Going up in a hot air balloon overlooking that beautiful sight would be a dream.
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Amy,
The place seems fascinating … and hey … a hot air balloon ride in your area would be beautiful as well … tell hubby that’s what you want for a birthday present!
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That was lovely, thank you for the ride ! 🙂
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MBT,
Glad you enjoyed this little nugget of a beautiful land.
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Gorgeous! The more I see of the natural beauty of South Africa, the more I know it would be a wonderful place to visit. Love the quotes that set up the great video. One of my favorite blogs routinely shares nature treks in SA–de Wets Wild. http://dewetswild.com/2015/01/23/summer-at-ithala/
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Patti,
I’m with you. I recall seeing a video a year or two ago that simply majestic. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find it. I’ve got the feeling aspects about South Africa will reappear here. Thanks for the link that looks awesome. Make sure you visit Bulldog’s link (in the post and on the sidebar). He’s a wonderful host and tell him I sent you.
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My home province Frank, an area where in 30 years I still have not been to all there is to see… a brilliant province, with a beauty all of its own… but then South Africa has so much more than what people believe… we are a whole package with all to offer….
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Bulldog,
For others (and the record), my pick of this province is a coincidence with it being your home province … so this mere fact has made my day! For a short video, I hope it does your province justice. One thing for sure, it captured my attention!
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It was good but there is just so much more to Mpumalanga
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… and I gathered that from other videos and sites I saw.
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My penpal who is orignally from England, just moved from South Africa (after living there for four years) to Dubai. She loved it there and really misses it .My husband would enjoy the sites, I on the other hand, prefer very old buildings. I am looking forward to the trip we will hopefully take to England next year.
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Catherine,
I haven’t been to England, but have been to other countries in Europe, so I’m confident that your future trip will provide many old buildings to capture your imagination. 🙂
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Loved this – maybe someday this adventure will be yours. Keep dreaming 🙂
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Kelly,
Until a few days ago, I wasn’t aware of Mpunlanga by name … and simply wow!
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Earth has so many wonderful places to enjoy. We recently watched the series Pole to Pole with Michael Palin. http://palinstravels.co.uk/static-12
The series was aired in 1992. We found it on HuluPlus. The Africa parts were fascinating. He often went to places such as this in the video.
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Jim,
Well stated about the world having so many wonderful places – so the number of people who stay close to home (yet have the resources & time) chose to see so little. Heck, we can say that about our own country. Thanks for the link and tip on the show.
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A waterfall chiselling through the rocks and a rhino on the road… gorgeous. Makes me want to write.
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Trent,
The range in scenery in just 2 minutes is amazing! … now go write. 😉
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Done!
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I see that Mpumalanga is just south of the Great Rift Valley, the birthplace of humanity, and is doubtless part of the track over which our ancestors traveled to survive the last ice age. Of course the climate has changed many times over the millennia but it is significant to me to think of all the history that land has seen, mostly unwritten.
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Jim,
Good catch by noting the relative proximity to the Great Rift Valley … and how about the tales those rocks tell!
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Magical video, Frank.
One of my biggest sadnesses is that I had an opportunity to travel to work in Durban, SA for work when I lived in Geneva. I planned to take a safari for a few days following the meeting. But the meeting was postponed, and I moved back the the U.S. having never gone to SA.
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Elyse,
Oh wow … a definite bummer. Had to look at a map for Durban’s location, wow … right on the ocean! Makes me wonder if that’s Sylvia (A Day in Paradise) has ties there.
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Oh well. :(.
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Such a beautiful way to start the day Frank – the video was awesome. Hope you get to enjoy the scenery in person one day. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Mary,
Just wanted to give readers a sense of wonder for the weekend, and it seems to have worked. Glad you enjoyed the journey.
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Nature is pretty spectacular in all her glory… Lovely video share Frank.. and Crossing that foot bridge must be awesome.. 🙂
Have a fantastic Weekend….
Sue
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Sue,
So much beautiful scenery in these 2 minutes makes me wonder how much more there is!
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Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing, Frank.
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Maddie,
You are more than welcome … just wanted people to learn more about beauty that I had no idea about.
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I rarely take time to explore new places and ideas online anymore. It was nice to see a little of South Africa this morning.
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Glad I was about to give you a taste in 2 minutes … and a glimpse at a topic is what this series aims to do.
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Amazing Mr Frank :). South Africa and a lot of Australia are very similar in terrain. Most of our most impressive weed selection comes from garden escapees from South Africa. They LOVE it here ;). There is something incredibly majestic about Africa. They say that all of us originated there and it’s not hard to believe if you watch enough documentaries. A lovely share. Thank you 🙂
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Narf,
Glad you enjoyed this little trip … and Wow … I’m impressed … Is infatuation with South African weeks common in Tasmania?
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Nah, just they remind us of home. Must do the same to South Africans as we have a lot of them migrate over to here as well 🙂
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What a beautiful place, with a fitting name!
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. 🙂
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Marina,
I would imagine bountiful opportunities for artists!
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Thanks for the video. I spent several days in Kruger National Park during a trip to South Africa in 1995 and it is indeed a fascinating place.
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Tim,
I recall your trip … and wow … almost 20 years ago!
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That was truly spectacular. Not certain I would be brave enough to do it in real life, but as a spectator from the vantage of my office chair, oh yes.
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Val,
The fact that I was about to provide a spectacular journey via the office chair is quite the high praise!
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It’s gorgeous!
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Resa,
That it is … and I’ve got the feeling that province is so much more. BTW …. when do they announce the winners of our nomination?
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On Feb. 25! I know it is a win or lose thing, but I have decided to have as much fun as possible along the way. I’m going to the Nominees Party and the Gala.
I’m doing the Twitter thing like the Academy says, and I also did an announcement post on my Art Gowns blog. Christy Birmingham wrote poems for 4 of my gowns. It’s like a party over there, kind of, but not really, like when you do a party here.
It’s almost like a full time job, but really Frank, how often can this happen. 🙂 xx
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Take it all in and enjoy the ride! … and also good luck!
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Thanks! ♡
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as i say, always something new to learn from Frank. i enjoyed the short tour of Mpumalanga. what a name! 🙂
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Sun,
That is one heck of a name … and this is my first exposure to the official name … and wouldn’t you know it, one of my long-time readers lives in that province!
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you’re on the same light wave as your reader. 🙂
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