A drive through the Elands River Valley is worth while excusion. It is marked by rolling hills, mountain streams and fynbos (the famous Cape vegetation).
Until the 1980's, the valley was a significant wheat growing area, but as a result of a big decline in the annual rainfall, wheat growing is no longer viable. Another example of climate change and global warming?
The contour banks of the old wheat fields can still be seen on the side of the hill.
12 comments:
Very pretty photo!
Beautiful photo! The view is great!
That is a beautiful view. Love the picture.
Hi Max-e
Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting.
Nano looks good. Our Indian car industry is developing very fast and we have a lot of cars on the market.Our 2 wheelers are also world class. Which motorcycle does your son have?
The view with the mountains is beautiful but the story behind it is a worry for sure... as another crop been planted or is this just being left now?..
Hi Amrita, thanks for stopping by. I do not know what the make was, but I know that he removed two of the sets of foot rests - he said they embarassed him :)
Hi Tom. The fields have been left to lie fallow. There are a lot of sheep and cattle in the area. I heard that some farmers are planting crops again, but have not confirmed it. I am planning a drive down there one of these days.
Beautiful pic, your right about the global warming thing unfortunately.
What a beautiful picture...the mountains are stunning...my daughter will tell you global warming is not a myth and here is another example...nice to know it can be used for livestock though.
Nice photo! What a beautiful view!
What a beautiful place! So green and lovely....with those beautiful mountains in the background.
Wow!
Max-e this is beautiful. Anna :)
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