Penguins Are Deep Thinkers

Dottie's bold South African adventure continues.  This time at the Cape of Good Hope.

 

I like this name.  Though I suppose for the passengers and crew of The Flying Dutchman it may cause the hackles to rise slightly. Doomed as they are to make attempt after failed attempt to round the cape.   For all eternity.  Dang!

 

Dottie wasn't watching out for any drunken pirates or ghost ships though.  She set her sights on...PENGUINS!

She caught this group right in the middle of an important  meeting.

She shared a contemplative moment with this fellow.  Penguins are deep thinkers.

Jagged thoughts become smooth again after going for a swim with friends.

Plenty of walking keeps the thigh and ankle muscles robust.

 

Dottie sent this note along with the photos.  There was no p.s.  attached that said, 'please don't turn this into a blog post.'   Someone like me with no moral compass really needs a  p.s. if I'm not supposed to do something.

Dear y'all,

from the beginning, 3 of the things i was most looking forward to laying my eyes on in south africa were: 
   -- robben island where Nelson Mandela was in prison for years
   -- the cape of good hope which i remember being captivated by in 5th grade social studies-- i remember imagining those big ol' sailing ships getting here
   -- penguins.

today i got to see # 2 & 3.  wow!  Wow!  WOW!! is all i can say.  wonders to behold.


with love from the adventure in south africa,

Dottie

Comments

[Lisa Hoffman]

Let's hear it for Rascally Little Sisters
(and penguins)

[Carol Kitchell]

Ah, penguins in Africa! Love the designer color scheme of black, white and pink. African penguins are also called jackass penguins because they bray like a donkey (a name better suited to the people messing up the environment). These lovely creatures are seriously endangered due to overfishing, pollution, predatory gulls, etc. Lucky Dottie to see them!

[Susie LaFond]

I adore penguins; Dottie's photos are amazing and dare I say I am for one pleased you have no morale compass...keep 'em coming. VBG!!!!

[Renate]

Oh my - gotta love that pink "eyeshadow". And that photo of penguins on the beach - just like people...

[Mary Beth Shaw]

You are too funny. And I love these penguins. And Dottie too :-)

[Paula Bogdan]

Love the penguins....Phil and I have collected them for years! Wish I were Dottie!

[susan w]

wonderful!

[Dianne]

Great photos and captions... She looks like she's having such a good time!
p.s. I would have posted the adventure too!

[dawn]

beautiful photos! and penguins make my heart melt <3

[Saucy Chick Sherry]

I think Dottie is one fortunate lady to be able to experience things she has been wanting to do especially since childhood. WOW! Thank you for sharing even if your sister didn't say you could. Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy your eggs you find tomorrow.

[Francesca Di Leo]

what an awesome adventure your sister is experiencing. INCREDIBLE.
keep 'em coming cause I think this is the closest I'll ever get to South Africa. I'll live vicariously through your sister... smile.

hugs and happy Easter
Francesca

[barbara]

OH OH OH!!! I do LOVE penquins. What a grand life your sister is leading.

[ocean lotus]

what a fabulous sister you must have and i'm envious of your ease with one another - or at least of your ability to post her thoughts and pages knowing you are out of backhand reach!! :-)

[Barbara Hagerty]

Love the journal pages, and penguins are always adorable!! I LOVE penguins!!

[Mary]

Mary Ann thank you so much for sharing Dottie's adventure with us. And what an amazing adventure she is having.
I bet the two of you together is wonderful to see as well!!!

Tell her her journal pages are scrumptious!!!!

[Mary Ann Moss]

mary - those are CAROLs journal pages. my other sister :-)))
the one i went to portugal with in august...
she reads the comments so shell see your message. and love it.