Back in the Day~Circa 1992

Well, I thought it was time to update my blog! The last time I posted anything, we had three grandchildren. We now have five!!

Robin and I

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

Time seems to fly when life gets in the way. Since my last post almost 11 months ago a lot has happened...we've had two grandsons added to the family and Kyra is expecting another 'grand' due October 4th!!! My hope is to update more frequently than in the past. I'm sure it will mostly be about Chloe, Lincoln, Elijah, etal because we are no different than typical proud grandparents!!!

I'd like to change my blog name (and in fact I already have) but if anyone has a better suggestions, I'd appreciate any input!!!

My hope is to post pictures and jot down happenings of the Ziniker Clan at least once a month so that I can go back and relive and remember special events or even 'ho-hum occasions!!!

Mighty Huntress!!!

~Kalahari Springbok~

~Impala~

~Devon, the P. H.~Brynna's Warthog~

~Greater Kudu~

Rob told Brynna if she could find a Professional Hunter to take her hunting, he'd pay for it! So, she got hooked up with the local butcher in Ft. Beaufort. A lot of the butcher's have a side business as professional hunters. They generally keep the meat since they have an outlet to sell it from. Too bad we didn't figure out a way to keep the kudu because there's nothing better than kudu backstrap!!! Devon took her out several days and she was able to get a kudu, springbok, impala and warthog! The above picture is an African tradition. When you kill your first animal, you put the animals blood on your face. Brynna really got into the spirit of the hunt, I'd say!!!

Beautiful Sable

Some More Game!

Blesbok

Gemsbok

Nyala

Impala

Robben Island

Prisoners only had one to two changes of clothes. They were always cold in the winter because they wore shorts and only had one blanket for warmth. Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, SA on July 18, 1918 and was the most famous inmate at Robben Island. He joined the African National Congress in 1944. In 1962 he was arrested for treason and sentenced to five years of hard labor. On June 12, 1964 he was arrested again, along with eight others for plotting to overthrow the government and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was at Robben Island from 1964-1982, thereafter at Pollsmoor Prison nearby on the mainland. His reputation grew and he became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength. He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom. On Feb. 11, 1990 he was released from prison. In 1991 he was elected president of the ANC which was banned in 1960. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Most of the South African's all love him, even now and wish that he wasn't so old (90 years). They thought he was great for the country and he understood all of the people, no matter if they were black, Coloured, or Afrikaans. Okay, I think that's enough of a history lesson!!!

Lime pit where Nelson Mandela Labored~The Long Hours and Poor Conditions Helped Contribute to Him Going Blind.

View of Table Mt. from Robben Island

Near the Dock

Light House on Robben Island

Cables Up to the Top of Table Mountain

Cape Town Below!

At Boulders Beach

Yes, Penguins in South Africa!

Around Cape Town

On the Cable Car up to the top of Table Mt.

The Lion's Head Near Table Mt.

My mistake!! This is still UGLY but I was informed that's it's a baby marabou stork!!!

~Funky Rental Car, Not Ours~