The rebirth - Natal

Once upon a time I lived on a farm in Natal. This past weekend I visited the area and although it is still beautiful, the timber companies have bought the land and trees have replaced people. There are a few informal settlements but farm houses lie in ruin. My mum is writing a book where in she accurately describes our time there, I was too young to remember much. visit http://african to read the latest chapter. A big thank you must go to Craig's Parents (Pam and Campbell) who took us on a journey back in time. We had a delicious all you can eat lunch at The Oaks at Byrne a small hotel in the tudor look-a-like town of Byrne which is nestled in amongst the hills of the Natal midlands.

It was quite an emotional day for me, many changes have come to pass, not only in the area but in my life and my family in the 21 years or so since we left the area. I am happy to say, however that the land is rich and beautiful, the plants that once lined lush lawns still prevail although now they are entwined with bush veld and pioneer weeds ( which I kind of like, its almost as if they've been returned to the wild themselves).

Thank you to Craig too, I may never have gone back had it not been for you. MAC

Craig and Cousin Tessa