Winter on the ridge

UNISA and the blue-lit Telkom tower are visual markers for our house. Approaching Pretoria along the R21 from the airport one can see the Telkom tower from more than 10km away. Once you can see the tower you know where you are headed. We are on the same ridge as UNISA and the tower heading east. A walk to UNISA is 20 mins at the most through Kruin Park, along Devenish St and up Willem Punt St. A drive is 5 mins: the park prevents one travelling as the crow flies. If one understands that the park has to be circumvented, it's a simple drive either down the hill on the northern slope or around the park on the soutern slope. Our exercise is walking so we know the terrain well. Having Kruin Park right on our boundary fence is awesome: if one looks south one can forget that one is in the city. We see a wide range of birds and the occasional bush baby or mongoose. Our park is well cared-for: its fenced and regularly patrolled; its kept clean and the locals regularly stroll through with their dogs. If you have time to wander through it towards the eastern side, one can see unobstructed views of the Union Buildings and the city from the rise. Wonderful memories to take with you. We hope you visit us soon. More pictures on our website: www.legodimong.com