Away on a Fishing Trip

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Geo: -26.6833, 25.4667

After an early lunch we packed the car and set off for a short trip. We were going to Barberspan Bird Sanctuary for a few days of fishing and relaxation. I didn't know what to expect. All I knew is that I am not a fan of fishing for more than 2 hours and staying away for 5 nights didn't sound like too much fun.

A few hours later we arrived. Luckily we were staying in a house called Pelican House. There were 4 bedrooms, kitchen and large living area. The only thing we didn't have was a TV, air conditioning or a fan. Paul's friends Jason, Tammy, Ken and Arrant were also staying with us and loved fishing.

It was about a few minutes drive to the dam. There were quite a few different bird varieties about. Everyone except me was fishing. I walked around. Saw a few barbel (carp) skulls. They are quite big fish with many pointy teeth.

Paul had success and caught a few fish. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset and then went back to the house to cook dinner.

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Photos

01 Dam
The dam in the bird sanctuary.

02 Carp Skull
A large fish skull.

03 Stork
A Yellow Billed Stork in the dam.

04 Heron
A Grey Heron in the dam.

05 Dam
The dam at the bird sanctuary.

06 Dam
The dam at the bird sanctuary.

07 Flying
Two White Breasted Cormorants.

08 Coots
Lots of black coots on the water.

09 Fishing
Paul trying to catch a fish.

10 Posing
Paul posing for the camera while trying to get a fish.

11 Maybe?
Maybe Paul will get lucky and catch a fish?

12 Success
After a little while he caught a carp and then let it go.

13 Fishing
Trying to catch another fish.

14 Lucky Day
Paul was lucky enough to catch another one quite quickly.

15 Trying to Get Away
This fish tried to get away before being unhooked.

16 Bird
A Blacksmith Lapwing on the edge of the dam.

17 Reeds
Reeds growing on the edge of the dam.

18 Barbel Skull
A large fish skull.

19 Sunset
Sunset over the dam.

20 Grass
A close up of the grass growing along the dam edge.

21 Sunset
Sunset over the reeds.

22 Sunset
Looking over the dam while the sun sets at the other side.