What I appreciate most about where I live, is that my backyard - the place where I play - now encompasses hundreds and hundreds of square kilometers.
One of my favourite, most peaceful and inspiring places in this backyard, is my friend - and artist - Harem's (www.harem.co.za) 'farm' in the very creative heart of the forest between Nelspruit and Kaapsehoop.
He lives here with Ghandi, his great dane, and a stunning, sweeping 180 degree view of the Barbeton valley.
Right now, on his 'farm' and in stark contrast to the winter drabness, the pointsettias are flowering. They caused my jaw to drop at their unexpected, passionate beauty.
