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The Springbok
Swimming & Treasure Hunting
Not too long ago, we made friends with a local couple. we were – sons of the Springbok tribe – enjoying a
What makes it so special is that we actually live about pleasant hour or so along a County Wicklow beach in
one kilometre apart and until we met, we were totally Ireland.
unaware of each other. Nothing strange there – except
that Morné is a fellow South African! So… how had I’ll add – Morné often camps along the beaches and
we lived in the same area and not heard each other at inland beauty spots. He has committed to taking
speak? I mean… same shops, same beaches – same photos – and then, we’ll collaborate. He’ll dictate the
outdoors. To be honest – I have walked past their tales and share his photos – and I will record. So, we
house on numerous occasions when I go off on my are going to be seeing a lot more of Morné and the fun
wanders. But then, I’m a firm believer - things happen he shares. I can’t think of a better way to show you our
when they are meant to happen. world than through the eyes of a fellow South African.
So… recently, on a happy morning – we went off to Editor’s Note: Morné was involved and injured in a
one of the local beaches – Morné to swim and me motorbike accident on the same evening these photos
to treasure hunt! (One day – I’d love to metal detect were taken – he is recovering so, please keep him and
some of these beaches – for now, I only “mud lark”.) his wife Mary in your thoughts.
What a fine morning – and after Morné’s swim and
my larking, we sat and chatted about life and friend-
ships forming in strange ways. Update: 19/07/20
Morne was operated on today and we are pleased to
We also chatted about the Saffer Worldwide platform report he is doing well and will soon be back in the
and my said aim – to build friendships. So, there sea.
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