Water World

 In a vast arid country, Mamili (Nkasa Lupala) National Park holds the distinction of being the largest wetland area with conservation status in Namibia. The Mamili National Park was proclaimed in 1990, shortly before Namibia’s Independence. And there is much to celebrate about this wet wonderland. The 318-km2 park protects the flora and fauna living within a complex channel of reed beds, lakes and islands that make up the Linyanti swamps. During the rainy season, as much as 80% of the park can become flooded and inaccessible.
10 FEB 13  The Reeds enjoying a quiet moment at the conclusion of Sundays Final Round of The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Carmel, California. (photo:  kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com)
10 FEB 13  The Patrick Reed family during Sundays Final Round of The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Carmel, California. (photo:  kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com)
Mallard Pair
Reeds
© Wen McNally for Surfers for Autism
© Wen McNally for Surfers for Autism
© Radka Sumberova for CARE

Like strings of pearls, droplets of water glisten around me. They speak of a recent rain. Soon my feet are soaked in natur's love. I shiver with cold and can't help but be mesmerized as  blades of grass transform before my eyes into strings of hair. Soft breeze gently moves through a meadow weaving its way close to the ground. Strings of hair sway ever so slightly, and the Goddess that has been supporting my every step reveals her face to me for a brief moment.  Our eyes lock  and my knees give in. Everything begins to spin. Ground moves beneath my feet in some primordial rhytm. I am love struck and terrified at the same time. She, who gives and takes a life winks at me. Just as I think I might faint an icy cold gust of wind slams into my face. It sends my own hair flapping in all directions. Startled I regain my footing. I look around for the face of the Goddess but it is gone. Only locks of  her hair adorned with pearls lay around me as a reminder. I start walking again noticing now a familiar rhythm in the beat of my heart. We are all blessed by the Goddess!
bush seeds
10 FEB 13 The Patrick Reed family during Sundays Final Round of The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Carmel, California. (photo: kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com)
10 FEB 13  The Patrick Reed family during Sundays Final Round of The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Carmel, California. (photo:  kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com)
10 FEB 13 The Patrick Reed family during Sundays Final Round of The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at The Pebble Beach Golf Links in Carmel, California. (photo: kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com)
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