"Hello, Good-bye" 30"x40" oil painting by Steve Alpert
THIS POST IS A GIFT that will give you pleasure and relaxation for years to come. I find it infinitely fascinating, usually during daylight hours — in Botswana– but nighttime can be surprising as well. Anything can happen. Earlier this afternoon I watched a huge elephant bathing leisurely bathing himself, gazelles hanging out behind him and birds all over the pond area. The sound is equally alluring and transporting. Interested?
It’s a live webcam in Botswana at the Mashatu Game Preserve. A friend turned me on to this site months ago and it has become a great way to calm down at the end of the day. So, without further ado, I invite you to visit Pete’s Pond…
video.nationalgeographic.com/video/wildcamafrica/
Seems like there’s a lot of African stuff going on in my orbit, suddenly. Friends just came back from Africa and brought with them beautiful photos, vast landscapes that are breathtaking. Some of those photos will become paintings in the coming months, I think.
I am not one to take technology for granted, this is amazing to me and Pete’s Pond has captured my imagination. Late last night was early morning in Botswana, and two warthogs were taking their visit to the watering hole, more gazelles peacefully hanging out behind them. The warthogs and gazelles seemed completely oblivious to each other. Today’s elephant was the first elephant I’ve experienced at the pond…
Anyway, enjoy Pete’s Pond. Happy Holidays!
