Exploring Nature

The buzz of the city and the perpetual glow of civilization is often a compelling reason to Get Out There and search for something new, possibly something with meaning, definitely something with life. The start of this week has been blessed with the most incredible full moon and clear skies along the coast of the Garden Route. Instead of sitting back and flipping channels or hitting the favorite drinking hole, a fantastic evening entertainment is to join local biologist Judy Dixon on her extremely popular Moonlight Meander (www.gardenroutetrail.co.za/moonlightmeander.htm) investigating intertidal life along Swartvlei Beach and Gerikes Point. Starting at sunset she gives an introduction to life along the shore line before leading you down the beach to some awesome rock pools. A discovery of predation, sexual strategies, and survival in one of the harshest environments in the world, your new found knowledge from this outing with stimulate you to Get Out There and discover the many interesting aspects of nature. Most definitely you will look more carefully when next you Get Out There. And if that does not grab you, the simple freedom of a swim in the shimmering moonlight will make this outing a unforgettable night out.