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The accommodation at Ganora Farm where we spent the first night of our road trip was lovely. Here are a few pictures of doors and scenes from around the farm:
We went on a tour to see the Bushman paintings on the farm. These are a few pictures:
If you’d like to read a bit more about Bushman art, you can do so here: https://writingtoberead.com/2022/01/26/dark-origins-african-myths-and-legends-the-san-previously-bushmen-part-1/
During the Second Anglo Boer war, the family was taken captive by the British. All except one son who escaped and lived under the rocky overhangs on the farm for three months before he to was captured and sent to a prison of war camp. During his time in hiding, he created some etchings which still survive:
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Fascinating. I love the pictures, especially of the cave art.
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I found the cave art pictures fascinating as well.
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I enjoyed the rock art too, Liz. It’s the first time I’ve seen it in a shelter like this.
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Hi Darlene, this whole farm experience was terrific. I’m so glad I discovered this hidden gem.
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I’m casting covetous eyes upon the wardrobe and the chest of drawers.
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They are marvelous pieces of furniture, Liz. This farm was a wonderful place to visit.
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It looked like it was. Seeing the old farm equipment in the photos reminded me of visiting Calvin Coolidge’s farm in Plymouth, Vermont.
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Robbie, I love the cave art and your other pictures — including the beautiful furniture!
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Hi Dave, I am so pleased you liked these pictures. I loved this farm and really enjoyed learning more about the San rock art and seeing those etchings. The farm house was also so interesting with all its historical aspects.
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Everything here is calling to me to get a passport! Of course, I should most likely travel by ship so I can bring home cool stuff I may find that I can purchase. ❤
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Hi Annette, I am really enjoying spending more time holidaying in local places of interest. I have discovered some marvelous places like this farm. Hidden delights. I also like to buy things, partly to support the local community.
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Pictoglyphs are so fascinating! A portal to ancient time!
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Hi Wayne, yes they certainly do give us a lot of insight into history. Thanks for visiting.
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Gorgeous rock paintings. A door into the past…
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They are insightful, Jacqui. There is a lot of interesting information about Bushmen rockart. I am sharing a little in my Dark Origins posts.
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I remember that milking equipment at my Aunt and Uncles’s place when I visited their farm as a child. I believe it is a milk/cream separator. As I viewed your Bushmen paintings and Boer War etchings, I was reminded by how we leave our mark on this earth as a reminder that we were once here. A great Thursday Doors, Robbie – thanks you.
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Yes, it is a milk/cream separator. I was taken aback when I saw it was called an antique as we used them on the farm when I was growing up. It was my job to wash it. I guess I have to come to grips with the fact that some of the things from my youth are now considered antiques!
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I was thinking that I may be an antique. LOL!!! Or a classic!!!
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Hi Darlene, it may be vintage and not antique if that helps. It didn’t say when it was made and the assistant just said the pieces were antique or vintage.
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It may well be 100 years old. It always strikes me when I visit a museum and see things we used on the farm. But I have to remind myself that it was a long time ago and the things on the farm were already old!
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HI Rebecca, I am pleased you enjoyed these pictures and the history. This farm visit was a real highlight for me.
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A beautiful farm. And the art is magical. So much history. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, yes, a lot of history at this farm by South African standards. It was an enjoyable visit.
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The Bushman art is fascinating. Thanks for a peak into that world.
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My pleasure, Bernadette. I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
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The cave art is amazing, Robbie but I love the doors, especially the wardrobe and the sideboard. The rich grain in panel doors of the wardrobe is beautiful. I love that it was finished in a way that accentuates the grain.
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Hi Dan, I am a big fan of vintage and antique furniture which is why I took these pictures. This farm was a great place to visit.
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Fantastic photos, Robbie. We had an antique sideboard in our home when I grew up. My dad loved antiques and I remember many pieces from small collectibles to pieces of furniture.
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Your dad was similar to me in this respect, Mae. My house is stuffed with vintage and antique bits and pieces and furniture.
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wow – imagining the art while in survival mode is interesting
and so once again, nice doors and more Robbie
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Hi Yvette, I am delighted you enjoyed this post. I love sharing about Africa and its peoples and cultures.
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And I know many of your readers (like me) enjoy these culture shares 😉
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The windmill and antique farm equipment give me nostalgic feelings.
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I lived on a farm when I was young too, Pete. We had a windmill just like this one. I was interested in the old milking equipment because my mother’s farmer was a dairy farmer.
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I didn’t grow up on a farm, but I lived in a rural area with lots of farms. It had much of a small-town feel to it. It was a time when people trusted their neighbors, and you didn’t have to worry about locking your door.
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Down memory lane and far beyond… wonderful pics, Robbie!
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Thank you, Chris. This was a great place to visit and not a long walk. I think you could do it even with your knee.
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In that case I should bring it up my list of ‘must visit soon’ places, Robbie. Reaching for that notebook now!
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The Bushman paintings are fascinating, Robbie! I love getting glimpses of history through pictographs. All of the photos are excellent. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Jan, I love taking and sharing the pictures of these aspects of African history. They are not familiar to many American and European people.
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You are right. You are opening my eyes to unknown history!
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pretty impressive for the son to survive for three months by himself; too bad he was captured…
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I thought the same thing, Jim.
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Looks like a fun place to stay on your trip. Robbie 🙂
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Looks like your trip had some fascinating things to look at. The Bushmen paintings are super interesting. I do wonder if those lines are days being counted. Thanks for sharing these pictures.
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I wonder how old that furniture is. Similar things that come on the market here seem to date from the late 19th century. Perhaps from just before the Boer War?
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I love the bushman paintings, Robbie. It’s interesting how similar they are to some of the ancient drawings here in the US, especially the elongated horse-life animal. That must have been a fascinating visit and loaded with history.
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Hi Diana, I didn’t know about the ancient art in America and it’s similarities to Bushmen art. That is very interesting indeed.
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There are some Native American rock carvings that date back thousands of years. They’re beautiful and precious.
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Thanks for sharing the bushman paintings, which are so interesting to look at. By the way thanks also for the new review on Goodreads. Much appreciated!
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HI Stevie, it should also appear on Amazon US. A very interesting book. I will post to my blog next week.
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The cave art is fascinating. I love the antique furniture, too!
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I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Jacquie.
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I love the furniture, doors, and the cave art, Robbie. A fascinating post!
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Thank you for sharing the history of Africa. All old traditions and people are fasinating. I hope to read more about your stay as I play ‘catch-up’.
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Hi Jules, I am glad you enjoy my posts about southern Africa and its people. Thank you.
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I’m sorry I missed this Robbie — it’s a fascinating tour. I love that old wardrobe, and the milking equipment. I remember my Granny churning milk. One time she showed me the bits of butter beginning to form and described how that would make buttermilk, and then butter.
Hugs on the wing.
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HI Teagan, I’m glad you enjoyed these pictures. Hugs
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