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Nov 30
by Nicola in Art, Nature 1 comments tags: BeanOn Photography, Exploring, KwaZulu-Natal, Long Walk To Freedom, Marco Cianfanelli, Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Nelson Mandela Memorial, President Jacob Zuma, Sculpture, South Africa, The Midlands Meander, The Natal Midlands, Tribute to Nelson Mandela

The Nelson Mandela Memorial

A week before the first anniversary of Mandela’s death, 6 December 2013, I visited The Nelson Mandela Memorial, at Madiba’s Capture Site for the first time.   A spectacular tribute to Nelson Mandela –South Africa’s first black president died aged 95 – by artist, Marco Cianfanelli, marks the 50-year anniversary of Mandela’s “Long walk to freedom.”   Upon President Jacob Zuma unveiling the artwork on the 6th of August 2012, Cianfanelli stated: “This represents the momentum gained in the struggle through the symbolic of Mandela’s capture. The 50 columns represent the 50 years since his capture, but they also suggest the idea of many making the whole; of solidarity. It points to an irony as the political act of Mandela’s incarceration cemented his status as an icon of struggle, which helped ferment the groundswell of resistance, solidarity and uprising, bringing about political change and democracy.”   It is incredible how only from a certain point, about 35m before the sculpture, do the 50 steel column constructions the image of Mandela, facing west, comes in to focus.   The museum takes you on a journey through the life of Mandela and his battle against Apartheid that brought about a democratic South […]
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Nov 21
by Nicola in Nature, Off-Road, Safari, Wildlife 0 comments tags: &Beyond, BeanOn Photography, Big 5, Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephants, Game Drives, KwaZulu-Natal, Lions, Off-road, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Phinda Vlei Lodge, Rhinos, Rugged Terrain, Safari, South Africa, Wildlife

Phinda Vlei Lodge

A second visit to stunning Phinda, this time two nights and three days at Vlei Lodge exceeds all expectations once again. After all, each of the six private suites has its own swimming pool overlooking the vlei (wetland) on the edge of a forest. Despite all being booked, the lodge feels as peaceful as the surrounding bushveld.   Upon arrival, about a three-hour drive from King Shaka Airport, Friday lunchtime, a two-course meal awaits to fill the gap until high tea is served just before the evening game drive. Of course it is not compulsory to eat everything; however, when the five-star quality food tastes as good as it looks #ResistanceIsFutile. I probably ate a month’s worth of calories in three days – who keeps score when one’s on holiday anyway? Not to forget the three course dinner, snacks served in the middle of the bush during the game drives, morning and evening and then the hearty breakfast which consisted of your own personal continental buffet tray brought to rest alongside the table, for nibbling on while a hot plate of whatever your taste buds crave is being prepared. All meals are served out on the open deck, weather permitting, […]
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Nov 12
by Nicola in Art, Cities 0 comments tags: Art, BeanOn Photography, Boy Parts / Girl Parts, derelict, Exhibitions, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, The Green Camp Gallery Project, Umbilo Road

Artwork transforms derelict building space

The Glenwood Gazette published a few of my words and photographs, Friday, 7th November, on how artwork transforms derelict building space at The Green Camp Gallery Project.   View the original post and images here: beanon.co.za/green-camp-gallery-project/
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Nov 04
by Nicola in Not-for-profit 0 comments tags: Abandoned Baby, Amway, Artistry, Baby Hope House, BeanOn Photography, Free Facial, Free Make-Over, KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown, South Africa

Support a good cause

Melani Nel, a committee member at Baby Hope House, and her daughter, Caitlyn, organised a fun morning of sheer indulgence that permitted the ladies a free facial and make-over with hot drinks and delicious cakes.   The pampering took place at Amway in Pinetown, Saturday 1st November, where we supported Lynne Pieterse and Sonia Swinton, both founders of Baby Hope House, who are now part of the Amway family. If you are already using Amway products and desire to support a good cause and or have not yet experienced the products then please get in touch with Lynne on 072-7748549 / 072-3749563 or email: sonlyn7@gmail.com.   I had only before heard of the name “Amway” – short for “American Way” – and wasn’t familiar with their products until now. Google has since informed that it’s “a legal pyramid scheme…” and all on the scheme appear to win.   The extensive Artistry range of products were used and included: eye & lip make-up remover, cleanser, a rich masque for deep cleansing, renewing peel, alpha hydroxy serum to lift, smooth and firm skin and Crème LX – the first cosmetic product to contain Cardiolipin, “a rare and unique lipid for restoring healthier looking skin.” […]
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