Yes, we struggle with power cuts here, but we use the times to go out.
A bumper post here of some sights on our beach so come and enjoy the views.
Our next power cut is scheduled for 4pm today and I think that you can know what a problem these power cuts present to our country and it's people. Small businesses are struggling due to a lack of trade and so many are shutting down. We already have record unemployment figures in the country and the power cuts are very bad news. In the meantime we have to struggle to get our daily tasks done.
Crime is also a very serious problem here, and when the power is out then crime flourishes. So many other bad incidents and occurrences here that one can only flee to the ocean or to the mountains for sanity.
But I will stop moaning and show you some beautiful pictures here today.
One of the majestic beachfront buildings.
A look at the beach promenade towards the south.
Finally, it was time for us to go back home.
We are becoming very proficient at getting all of the important tasks done in between the power cuts. But we can do so much more, and yes it is a struggle. But then again, not only for us as I think here about the poor that live in the shanty towns with the power cuts. It is winter. It is cold. Little children go to bed hungry, and everything is in an upheaval. So we are basically sitting on top of a time bomb, as sooner or later the patience of the people will run out.
Such is life here.
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What a truly beautiful coastline you have, though!!
Well done you for incredible optimism to use your regular power outages for exercise and collecting material for a Hive post. I have friends in SA also struggling with often more than one outage per day. And yes, one wonders how long before the frustration boils over.
Do you have access to solar panels etc in SA? Our Thai villages in the mountains here are often without regular electricity and its really common to see them now setting up basic solar, for basics like phone batteries and internet.
Thank you kindly and yes, at times we have four power cuts per day. Today only three and it is certainly debilitating. A power keg indeed.
Yes, we have access to solar panels, but we cannot afford even the basic systems as they are very expensive. We are charity workers and we don't draw big salaries, as the income is meant for the poor that we help.
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It's a tough argument - without the infrastructure yourself you also CAN"T help the poor as effectively. I run a social enterprise business myself and worked as an NGO funding consultant for many years, and I know first hand how not resourcing yourself well enough can cripple you. Such a delicate balance. My new off-grid production facility along the Thai Burmese border will specifically have extra solar capacity built in so that surrounding village people can charge batteries and phones for free.
3 power cuts a day IS a powder keg - without doubt!
Appreciating your ability to "make lemonade and enjoy the walks and the beautiful beach.
Totally agreed with you and we have grown used to operating on a knife's edge with a delicate balance for survival, as we are now 20 years in the charity field. Hundreds of NGOs and NPOs have closed down over the years in the country, but by grace we have simply continued. Not that we have escaped scot free as we have had also two burn-outs over the years and the last one ended with me having a light stroke.
But we just continue the battle.
Production facility? Fine natural herbal products?
Great that you think and care for the surrounding village people as the bonus is that it develops into trust that will bode well for production facility.
Marian, my wife are also into herbal things and she did a course in herbs and herbal remedies. But she works with me at the charity and does not make or sell anything.
Do you have a website that I can show her?
Yep, when life gives you lemons...!
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I so can imagine the struggles… take care and try to look at the positive side of it.
I know a cut mean much more than just a power cut.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful views. Great architecture and the little green beetle just popped up for me below the building hehehe 🤭
Have a wonderful Monday 👋🏻☀️
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We endure my friend and yes, our days are filled with our never ending hope.
My pleasure is always to share the things that I love and I like your sharp eye in spotting the beetle. We have many of them on the roads here and most of them are in perfect original condition.
My Monday is done and hope that yours is also good.
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And hope we always shall have. 😁
That’s cool to hear, and in perfect condition… wow, I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing with me.
Yep, the Monday was good for me too. Glad to hear yours was too.
Have a great Tuesday 👋🏻😁
Oh yes, without hope we would be totally lost.
Most of the beetles have their original owners and they have never parted with them. Instead they lovingly caressed them over the years and use them every day.
May your Wednesday be good.
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Aaawww that is just wonderful to hear…
Thank you so much @papilloncharity 😁👋🏻 And May yours be as well 👋🏻☀️💃🏻🌸🌴
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If everyone was as calm and patient as you guys then there wouldn't be any problems, I believe.
Beautiful photos as always, Zac, the first one looks awesome 😍
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Good evening Hannes,
thank you for the compliment, but life has a way to creep into one's mind with it's hasty busyness. "Quick, quick, I want it now" seems to be the motto in the business world and it transfers the mind into hastiness in all things. To shake it all off is the logical thought in the realization that all is always temporary as we can never own anything forever.
Thank you for the uplifting comment my friend 😊
Cheers and thanks.
Good evening Zac,
I'm guilty for that too - I'm very impatient as you might remember, so, if there's a way that I can get something now then I will try anything to get it now 🙃 !LOLZ
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Oh yes, I know that you have the impatient illness too and you sound like a spoilt brat with your instant desires 🤣 !LOLZ
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haha, the only time when I'm not impatient is when I sleep ... at least I believe that 😂 !LOLZ
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Good evening Hannes,
Sorry I am not much in a mood to be funny today, but I will try. This is my way of keeping up my going.
At least it takes my thoughts away from the miseries in life.
I believe that you are impatient even in your sleep as there are young things that are chasing you around in your dreams 🤣 !LOLZ
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Good evening Zac,
there's no need to be funny today, I can completely understand you, my friend, and I am not in the mood for much typing anyway - I have had a stressful time at work after my nightshift which was almost sleepless.
At the moment there are no young things chasing me in my dreams but piles of work which I dream of and often wake me up 😅
Have a !PIZZA from me, served with !LUV
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Water and birds, just perfect, have a great week!
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At least you wear an underpants under your Scottish skirt 🤣 !LOLZ
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Thank you and they reckon that the power cuts will still continue for another few years.
It was caused by a lack of planning for population growth and other issues such as no maintenance and the evil of corruption on a grans scale.
Hope that your week also good thus far.
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Sorry. It's a bit like what has happened here in Venezuela too. But I'm glad your week is going well so far.
Happy Wednesday:)
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Sadly the week took a different route that we were unprepared for, but we are coping as usual.
Thank you for the wishes and I hope that your week is better than mine.
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I'm sorry to know that Zac. I hope all is fine now.
Still the funeral to cope with, but life goes on my friend.
Thank you for the care.
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I am glad to see you and Lady Marion getting out when the power is cut and the restless get moving. You have undug the beauty of the mountains where it meets the waves.
Always nature offers up the best to you, an opportunity that you surely use to your full advantage.
You are the most positive and forgiving soul I know. No kidding. I used to wonder how you could be in the midst of life there, always seeing the silver lining or making your own. God Bless you, forever, dear man.
Love to the both of you. ❤️
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I know one person that is ten-fold kinder than me and she is the author of this message.
Now who could that be, but the golden hearted @dswigle ?
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