Lockdown 512

Lockdown Day 512 - 20 August 2021

Today I had the privilege of being part of Charmiane and Cor's lighthouse quest. We visited two lighthouses (number 15 and 16 of the lighthouse quest) here on our doorstep. I felt like I was part of past history and history in the making.

First up was Donkin Lighthouse in the middle of town close to the harbour. Decommissioned, this lighthouse is no longer functioning and shares its space with a stone pyramid, both dating back to 1861.

A number of recent art pieces can be seen there as well, such as  a sculpture of Nelson Mandela and a beautiful floor mosaic.

The lighthouse site was proclaimed as public space by Sir Rufane Donkin, where he also erected the pyramid in honour of his wife Elizabeth, after whom the city was named.

The second lighthouse was Cape Recife, on the peninsula. Wow, that was absolutely beautiful. The drive into the 366 ha nature reserve took us along the northern side of the peninsula. The lighthouse was built in 1851 and the reserve proclaimed in 1973, which has since become a reserve fiercely protecting its beaches, indigenous vegetation and wildlife, of which the African Penguin is one.

The weather was heavenly and absolutely perfect for the photographs and videos. The time had come to say goodbye, and they left to continue their journey down the sushine coast to their next destination.

So tonight I offer up a prayer for friends of the heart, those closest to your very core. For friends who became like family and family who became like friends and those far and wide (you know who you are), I pray for peace that surpasses all understanding and for the Truth to walk alongside you.

#Gbwy

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