The Boomslang inspiration day: a photo essay

We recently had one of our regular Pomegranite inspiration days at Kirstenbosch Gardens to check out ‘the Boomslang’ – a Tree Canopy Walkway to commemorate the Botanical Garden’s centenary. Here’s some of what we saw:

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Liz playing tour guide

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The lush, vertiginous Eden covering mountains and valleys.

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Giggles all round. Bladder Nut!?

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Inspiration to be bold and bright.

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An unobtrusive structure, responsive to the tread of those walking along it, which gracefully wended its way between and among treetops.

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The site of the famous ‘eye conversation’. Haven’t read about yet? Check out last week’s blog of the same title.

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The Pomegranites, Liz (L) and Sarah (R) kindly taken by a tourist. The side of finger (right) came free.

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Sun, grass, peace and quiet.

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An aspiring interpretive dancer (Liz) making debut on the Kirstenbosch stage.

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The perfect choice for an inspiration day.

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A make-shift office while we briefly check in