Comments on: Wild Horses of the Drakensberg https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/ An American in Quirky Johannesburg Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:30:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: 2summers https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87366 Tue, 17 May 2016 16:46:17 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87366 In reply to daltonkadams.

I’ve been on the outskirts but not inside the actual park, I don’t think. But I am very keen to go!

]]> By: 2summers https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87365 Tue, 17 May 2016 16:45:28 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87365 In reply to daltonkadams.

I think I was lucky because I was sitting in my window, and he/she felt safe walking up to me with that half of a wall barrier in between. Nonetheless it was quite exciting.

]]> By: 2summers https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87364 Tue, 17 May 2016 16:44:30 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87364 In reply to daltonkadams.

That’s so interesting! I would love to spot a caracal.

]]> By: daltonkadams https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87298 Sat, 14 May 2016 08:07:23 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87298 Re: the question about predators at Drakensberg….no, there aren’t any “big” predators. But- my husband did see recent evidence of a caracal (medium sized African wildcat) right near the lodge. No worries, though. They are not interested in humans at all, and actually very hard to spot. My husband can tell you that first hand! (He’s a wildlife biologist who did a 3 year research project on caracals)

]]> By: daltonkadams https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87284 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:03:55 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87284 By the way, I love the closeup of the horsey nose. So cute. None of them got that close to me.

]]> By: daltonkadams https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-87282 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:49 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-87282 Austin is indeed a cool city. One of my favorite cities in the US, actually. It’s such a strange mix of urban cowboy/crunchy hippie culture, which is why I totally dig it. Plus, there are wonderful outdoor spaces (nothing like you’ll find in Drakensberg, though). Oh, I miss picnicking (sp?) at Zilker Park and Barton Springs very much. Anyhoo, I just spent a couple of days at the very same Drakensberg Mountain Retreat and absolutely loved it. I agree with everything you’ve said except for me it was definitely more about hiking than horses (I’m a mountain girl though, so that may have been why). If you didn’t make it there, you should definitely hit Royal Natal National Park for a hike next time. Beyoootiful.

]]> By: 2summers https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86528 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:52:43 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86528 In reply to Eugenia A Parrish.

Ah, ok. I’ve never been to Austin but it sounds like a cool city. I hope you eventually find a place where you can get out into nature and relax 🙂

]]> By: Eugenia A Parrish https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86521 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:46:31 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86521 In reply to 2summers.

Just moved to Austin, TX. I understand there’s lots of parks around here, but right now I don’t have a car, so I haven’t checked them out. I did go to http://www.dorlandartscolony.com when I lived near Temecula, CA, for a writer’s retreat. A whole three days of solitude in my own perfect cabin with a perfect view! But it cost me $300, and would’ve been more if I hadn’t been an Associate Member. Can’t do that anymore. 🙁

]]> By: 2summers https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86488 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:48:21 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86488 In reply to Eugenia A Parrish.

Oh no! There must be somewhere, surely? Where do you live, anyway?

]]> By: Eugenia A Parrish https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86474 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:03:10 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86474 Sounds like a great place to catch your breath. Living with three other adults, sometimes I wish there was somewhere nearby, inexpensive, to go and just sit-n-chill. Nada. Either too far or too fancy.

]]> By: autumnashbough https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86394 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:17:50 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86394 In reply to 2summers.

Humans. The bane of my existence.

]]> By: UnderAnAfricanSun https://2summers.net/2016/03/30/wild-horses-of-the-drakensberg/#comment-86393 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:11:14 +0000 http://430779ae203f.xneelosites.com/?p=19391#comment-86393 In reply to 2summers.

hahaha hilarious!

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