Creative Escapes by Yelena

Creative Escapes by Yelena Your travel guide in Cape Town, passionate about travel , adventure and photography. Fluent in English and Russian

10/01/2026

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25/12/2025

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04/12/2025

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Such a luck to see the most beautiful bird called the Knysna Laurie or Knysna Turaco and it is endemic to South Africa and Swaziland in riverine forests.
They can be found in the provinces of KZN and the Eastern Cape.
Turacos are special is that they have two cooper pigments in their feathers that are not found in any other animal on Earth. The vibrant green comes from a pigment called “ turacoverdin”. Other than this green pigment , they also have “turacin” which is a red and copper pigment that is responsible for their vibrant red colours.
The Turacos are held in high regards by the local communities and particularly the Zulu. Among the Zulu, the Green Turaco and other Turacos were said to have been the chosen symbol of the king.
Their colourful feathers were to be worn by the king and no one else. The birds are also believed to have some supernatural powers with some cultures associating the bird with good luck , fertility and wealth. Some also associate the birds with ability to communicate with the deceased and is usually associated with the afterlife .

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24/11/2025

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22/11/2025

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21/11/2025

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The Diving board, Kastelspoort, Cape Town is my favorite seat in the sky ❤️ , ,
21/11/2025

The Diving board, Kastelspoort, Cape Town is my favorite seat in the sky ❤️ , ,

21/11/2025

Beautiful blooming Watsonias in full on Table Mountain. It is amazing flower that always seems to be the best after a fire year before.
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21/11/2025

On the top of the Table Montagne.
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21/11/2025

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“ African penguins are the only penguin species native to Africa. Betty’s Bay is one of their last strongholds -and ever...
21/11/2025

“ African penguins are the only penguin species native to Africa. Betty’s Bay is one of their last strongholds -and every protected nest helps their population recover.”
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Hermanus in South Africa, is one of the finest land-based whale watching destination on the Planet. From July to Novembe...
21/11/2025

Hermanus in South Africa, is one of the finest land-based whale watching destination on the Planet. From July to November Southern Right Whales migrate here from Antarctica to breed and calve in the warm waters. We are so fortunate to be able to see them from walking distance on the beach when in season . , .

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