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"Ruffled: Tales from Africa's Heartbeat" is 'n meesleurende reis na die wilde hart van Afrika. Sluit aan by Vivienne Gunning, 'n passievolle verkenner van sy landskappe, terwyl hulle boeiende stories en eerstehandse ervarings deel deur leeus, olifante, buffels, luiperds, renosters, jagluiperds, seekoeie, krokodille en die lewendige voëllewe te ontmoet. Ontdek die stryd en prag van Panthera Leo, die magtige leeus, en delf in die uitdagings wat hulle in die gesig staar as gevolg van habitatverlies, menslike konflikte en bewaringspogings. Onthul die kompleksiteit van die behoud van hierdie ikoniese wesens terwyl jy in die unieke wêreld van Afrika se wild duik.

Spring in my blog en kom ons meng die ou opwinding met nuwe avonture! Ek verken vars paaie terwyl ek al die wysheid en pret van my vorige reise omhels. Maak gereed vir 'n rit wat ouskoolavonture met splinternuwe eskapades vermeng! Vivienne Gunning

As I strolled down Napier Road in Fort Kochi, I left the Loving Earth Cafe and stumbled upon a hidden gem - a stunning double-storey building with exquisite wall designs. Rows of pots lined the exterior, and the captivating murals on the walls featured sensuous women, delicate decorative designs, and simple flower patterns that drew my eyes up to the rows of empty plots with lifeless, withered plant stems. It was a living memory of an untold story, and I was mesmerized by its beauty. I couldn't help but wonder whether the abandoned houses in the area were left by their tenants or whether the houses outlived them. Despite their abandonment, they still held a special place in the hearts of the locals, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural history of Fort Kochi. As I walked through the area, I felt transported back in time, experiencing the lives of those who once called this place home. The buildings were a living museum, offering a glimpse into the past and the people who once lived there. Amidst the fascinating historical landscape, I found the Loving Earth Cafe, a serene and peaceful haven that provided a stark contrast to the bustling activity of Napier Road. It was the perfect place to stop, reflect and contemplate the stories that the buildings in the area had to tell. In conclusion, my discovery of the abandoned houses on Napier Road was a personal and intimate experience that left a lasting impression on me. The stunning double-storey building, incredible wall designs, and captivating murals all told a story that invited me to step back in time and experience the lives of those who once lived there.

Begin op 'n reis saam met Bushtracks Expeditions Explorer, Vivienne Gunning, terwyl sy die asemrowende muurskilderye en skilderye van Parag Sonarghare ontdek, 'n Indiese kunstenaar wie se tegniese vermoë en sielvolle skeppings nie misgeloop moet word nie. Dompel jouself in die lewendige artistieke energie van Kochi, Indië, die tuiste van die bekende Kunsbiënnale, en aanskou die oproep tot aksie vir die bewaring van verwaarloosde muurskilderye. Delf in die werke van Parag Sonarghare, 'n meesterbrein agter hypnotiserende muurskilderye en uitsonderlike uitbeeldings van die menslike vorm, wie se kuns 'n kosbare juweel is wat gekoester en beskerm moet word.

Sluit aan by Vivienne Gunning, 'n Bushtracks-ekspedisieleier, op 'n meesleurende reis deur die boeiende Bazaarweg in Kochi. Aanskou die fassinerende geskiedenis en diverse kulturele invloede van hierdie antieke straat, gebou deur die Portugese, Nederlanders en Britte, wat uit die 16de eeu dateer. Vivienne deel insigte in die nalatenskap van hierdie koloniale moondhede, en hoe hulle die area se argitektuur en leefstyl gevorm het. Dompel jouself in die lewendige markte, historiese geboue en kleurvolle strate van Bazaarweg, en word geïnspireer om sy kulturele en historiese rykdom vir toekomstige geslagte te bewaar.