South African Sunbird by jamibann

South African Sunbird

We're back in Ballater now, on a wet, dreary kind of day. Gone are the blue skies of Cape Town and gone is the warmth. Gone, too, at least for today, is the desire to take photos. So, I'll regale you with some more of my Cape Town photos - until I get around to taking some photos back home. This one was taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

We had a great return journey, with a connection in London which worked a treat, although our seamless journey was almost thwarted when the taxi didn't turn up to take us to the airport in Cape Town yesterday afternoon. Our lovely Air B&B hostess didn't panic however, and threw all three of us, baggage and all, into her car, along with her staffie Louis, and drove us out to the airport through rush hour traffic, in time to catch our flight. Thank you Helet - I think that's known as going 'above and beyond', and it was most appreciated.

A wonderful capture of this beautiful Malachite Sunbird.

I am so relieved that you had such a wonderful hostess as everything does not always function normal here. Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to ;-)
November 18th, 2023  
Good capture
November 18th, 2023  
Beautifully coloured little bird.....phew....I would have been in such a panic .....good job it all worked out.
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful bird, I bet that was a wild ride to the airport. Glad you’re home safe and sound. I’ve certainly enjoyed your visit to Cape Town and seeing your daughter.
November 18th, 2023  
Lovely!
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful! I look forward to seeing what you discovered on your trip
Loved your photos whilst you were there.
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful bird! Glad you are safely home - thank goodness for your very kind hostess saving the day!
November 18th, 2023  
I'm so far behind...looks like you had a beautiful trip. Great image of this colorful bird!
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful capture
November 18th, 2023  
Top marks for Helet…..saved the day! A proper host! The SA sunbird is a very beautiful elegant bird!
November 18th, 2023  
What a beautiful bird. So glad your host got you to the airport on time. What a treasure she is.
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful bird.

Well done Helet for saving the day
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful photo.....not much incentive to take any here for sure!!! Thoroughly November, but counting down.
What a wonderful hostess taking you to the airport...... you'll remember her for sure. Keep cosy!
November 18th, 2023  
that was a scary moment with the taxi not turning up .
the bird may be tiny in the frame but it's a beauty for sure
November 18th, 2023  
Beautiful capture
November 19th, 2023  
an adventure in so many ways
November 19th, 2023  
Great pop of color to brighten your day and a great story about a wonderful hostess.
November 19th, 2023  
What a uniquely colored bird.
November 19th, 2023  
Beautiful shot of this bird in its environment.
November 19th, 2023  
Fabulous!!
November 19th, 2023  
Great shot.
November 19th, 2023  
A colorful bird.
November 19th, 2023  
Wonderful shot of this beautiful bird
November 19th, 2023  
A delightful story with a happy ending.
A beautiful capture of this beauty..
November 19th, 2023  
What a wee beauty! Glad all went well!
November 19th, 2023  
Nice find and beautiful capture.
November 19th, 2023  
What a jewel of a bird - and an Airbnb host!
November 19th, 2023  
Nice photo and what an adventure!
November 19th, 2023  
Nice dof, lovely colours
November 23rd, 2023  
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