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![? Thanksgiving Blessings from Farmhouse Matopos, Zimbabwe
May this season of gratitude fill your hearts with peace, kindness, and joy.
Like the quiet beauty of Matopos at sunrise, may you find moments of reflection, appreciation, and togetherness.
We give thanks for the gift of nature, the wildlife we cherish, and for special people like you who share in the spirit of respect, compassion, and harmony with our environment.
Wishing you and your loved ones a gentle, joyful, and meaningful Thanksgiving.
With warmest regards and love,
The Farmhouse Family]()
🍂 Thanksgiving Blessings from Farmhouse Matopos, Zimbabwe May this season of gratitude fill your hearts with peace, kindness, and joy. Like the quiet beauty of Matopos at sunrise, may you find moments of reflection, appreciation, and togetherness. We give thanks for the gift of nature, the wildlife we cherish, and for special people like you who share in the spirit of respect, compassion, and harmony with our environment. Wishing you and your loved ones a gentle, joyful, and meaningful Thanksgiving. With warmest regards and love, The Farmhouse FamilyButton -
![THOUGHT PROVOKING THURSDAY
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.
- Kahlil Gibran
What's your take on this quote?
Let us know if the comments below.]()
THOUGHT PROVOKING THURSDAY Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. - Kahlil Gibran What's your take on this quote? Let us know if the comments below.Button -
![WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
When one is walking around on foot, we often find small things that are so easily missed when driving around.
Boophone disticha, known as the century plant or tumbleweed, is a bulbous flowering plant native to Africa. First collected in 1781 by botanist Carl Peter Thunberg, it was initially described as Amaryllis disticha. The plant features a fan-like appearance with two rows of about fifteen leaves and a bulb up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. The Khoi, Bushmen, and Bantu recognized its toxicity, using it medicinally and as arrow poison. Key compounds include eugenol, buphandrin, crinamidine, and buphanine, which can cause severe effects if ingested. This species produces an umbel of about fifty pink flowers before new leaves appear, and the fruiting head can detach to form a tumbleweed, scattering seeds as it rolls. ??]()
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT When one is walking around on foot, we often find small things that are so easily missed when driving around. Boophone disticha, known as the century plant or tumbleweed, is a bulbous flowering plant native to Africa. First collected in 1781 by botanist Carl Peter Thunberg, it was initially described as Amaryllis disticha. The plant features a fan-like appearance with two rows of about fifteen leaves and a bulb up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. The Khoi, Bushmen, and Bantu recognized its toxicity, using it medicinally and as arrow poison. Key compounds include eugenol, buphandrin, crinamidine, and buphanine, which can cause severe effects if ingested. This species produces an umbel of about fifty pink flowers before new leaves appear, and the fruiting head can detach to form a tumbleweed, scattering seeds as it rolls. 🌱🌸Button -
![TRAIL CAMERA TUESDAY
A story in pictures.
This guy sounds like he has swallowed a Harley Davidson or maybe he has a V8 under his hood?
Warthogs are part of the]()
TRAIL CAMERA TUESDAY A story in pictures. This guy sounds like he has swallowed a Harley Davidson or maybe he has a V8 under his hood? Warthogs are part of the "Ugly 5". Some say rightly so, others say no way.... What do you say?Button -
![MONDAY MANIA
In this clip there are 2 main sounds.
Can you identify either of them?]()
MONDAY MANIA In this clip there are 2 main sounds. Can you identify either of them?Button -
![SUNNY SUN-day
“Every now and then I sit and watch the sun rise to remind myself how it’s done – peacefully, steadily, warmly, and in beautiful colour.”
– Richelle E. Goodrich]()
SUNNY SUN-day “Every now and then I sit and watch the sun rise to remind myself how it’s done – peacefully, steadily, warmly, and in beautiful colour.” – Richelle E. GoodrichButton -
![SOMETHING FOR SATURDAY
Another amazing sighting of a nice big Python!
This one had just had a meal!
We didn't hang around too long this time as we did not want to stress it.
When pythons have just eaten and get stresses soon after, they have a tendency to regurgitate their food.
To answer the question in the clip, they do not strangle their prey to death, but rather their victim dies from asphyxiation.
Pythons are constrictors, and wrap around their prey, squeezing tighter each time the animal exhales, making it difficult for it to inhale again.]()
SOMETHING FOR SATURDAY Another amazing sighting of a nice big Python! This one had just had a meal! We didn't hang around too long this time as we did not want to stress it. When pythons have just eaten and get stresses soon after, they have a tendency to regurgitate their food. To answer the question in the clip, they do not strangle their prey to death, but rather their victim dies from asphyxiation. Pythons are constrictors, and wrap around their prey, squeezing tighter each time the animal exhales, making it difficult for it to inhale again.Button -
![FARMHOUSE FRIDAY
Flowers of all kinds are blooming at the lodge.
Our Garden is an amazing tranquil place for guests to relax.
Disconnect from the chaos of normal life, and reconnect with the amazing chaos of the environment.
The sunbirds LOVE the flowers from our Giant Strelitzia.]()
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY Flowers of all kinds are blooming at the lodge. Our Garden is an amazing tranquil place for guests to relax. Disconnect from the chaos of normal life, and reconnect with the amazing chaos of the environment. The sunbirds LOVE the flowers from our Giant Strelitzia.Button -
![THOUGHT PROVOKING THURSDAY
He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.
- Lao Tzu]()
THOUGHT PROVOKING THURSDAY He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. - Lao TzuButton -
![WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
When one is walking around on foot, we often find small things that are so easily missed when driving around.
Another beautiful Moth. Its the season for all creatures great and small!
Epiphora mythimnia, the white ringed Atlas moth,
is a large saturniid moth native to Eastern and southern Africa.
The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1849. [2]
With a 10–13 cm wingspan, it is one of the larger moths in Africa.]()
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT When one is walking around on foot, we often find small things that are so easily missed when driving around. Another beautiful Moth. Its the season for all creatures great and small! Epiphora mythimnia, the white ringed Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth native to Eastern and southern Africa. The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1849. [2] With a 10–13 cm wingspan, it is one of the larger moths in Africa.Button -
![TRAIL CAM TUESDAY
Its definitely a treat to see these feisty little critters on the cameras.
Honeybaders are very intelligent mammals, and one that we should always be cautions of!]()
TRAIL CAM TUESDAY Its definitely a treat to see these feisty little critters on the cameras. Honeybaders are very intelligent mammals, and one that we should always be cautions of!Button -
![MONDAY MANIA
Here's another track, which animal do you think made this one?
Hope it's not TOO easy!
Let us know in the comments below.]()
MONDAY MANIA Here's another track, which animal do you think made this one? Hope it's not TOO easy! Let us know in the comments below.Button -
![SUNNY SUN-day
“Every sunrise gives you a new beginning and a new ending. Let this morning be a new beginning to a better relationship and a new ending to the bad memories. It’s an opportunity to enjoy life, breathe freely, think, and love. Be grateful for this beautiful day.”
– Norton Juster]()
SUNNY SUN-day “Every sunrise gives you a new beginning and a new ending. Let this morning be a new beginning to a better relationship and a new ending to the bad memories. It’s an opportunity to enjoy life, breathe freely, think, and love. Be grateful for this beautiful day.” – Norton JusterButton -
![SOMETHING FOR A SATURDAY
A short video as usual,
But, this one...
Has a quiz attached to it....
Who can knows exactly what is making the sound in this clip?
Let us know in the comments below, no cheating.]()
SOMETHING FOR A SATURDAY A short video as usual, But, this one... Has a quiz attached to it.... Who can knows exactly what is making the sound in this clip? Let us know in the comments below, no cheating.Button -
![FARMHOUSE FRIDAY
Were hoping it's gonna leave a 5 star review!
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This was another beautiful moth seen at the lodge recently.]()
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY Were hoping it's gonna leave a 5 star review! 😂 😀 😂 This was another beautiful moth seen at the lodge recently.Button
![WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
When one is walking around on foot, we often find small things that are so easily missed when driving around.
Another beautiful Moth. Its the season for all creatures great and small!
Epiphora mythimnia, the white ringed Atlas moth,
is a large saturniid moth native to Eastern and southern Africa.
The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1849. [2]
With a 10–13 cm wingspan, it is one of the larger moths in Africa.](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/583315610_18515809483069300_1892986771436509073_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=wy-M9KqwIr0Q7kNvwG_i9A_&_nc_oc=AdnbGfYWjRtty4tS-C7b3Pit7jV7aoSC1D8r99N3yuXYvyZxVsiAUysmoLk5LI7OxlY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=1UUc6THmia_J1vjrM7yGxQ&oh=00_AfgFhXBgBciVRcOPGz62XdJu4Ine1cDuwocrfbdVBLbGKw&oe=692DB5BF)
