This slideshow compilation is dedicated to Buys and Grieta Wiese and their children. It contains photos from visits to their home in Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape. Permission was granted by Pieter van Rhyn to include some of his photos from the 2006 flower season. Buys and Grieta introduced the wonders of Namakwaland to the creator through compassion and love of nature.

1. Lente / Spring in Namakwaland© WiaKotzé2010

2. Fotos van verskeiebesoekeaan my goeievriende Buys en Grieta Wiese in Vanrhynsdorp, Weskaap. My hartlike dank aan Pieter van Rhynwattoestemmingverleen het omsommige van syfotos van die 2006 blomjaarhiertegebruik.Hierdieaanbieding word opgedraaan Buys en Grieta en hullekinderswat die wonders van Namakwaland op soveelmaniere en met soveeldeernis en liefdevir die natuuraan my bekendgestel het.A compilation of slides from various visits to my dear friends Buys and Grieta Wiese in Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape. My heartfelt thanks to Pieter van Rhyn who granted permission to add some of his photos from the 2006 flower season to this collection.This slide show is dedicated to Buys and Grieta and their children for exposing the wonders of Namakwaland to me in so many wonderful ways, with compassion and a love for nature.

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57. My hartlike dank aan Pieter van Rhynvirtoestemmingverleenom van syfotoshiertegebruik.My heartfelt thanks to Pieter van Rhyn for permission granted to use some of his photos in this presentation.

58. My Namakwaland series include:1. The Knersvlakte2.Succulents of Namakwaland Part 13. Succulents of Namakwaland Part 24. Spring in Namakwaland - flowers5. The Quiver Tree Nursery and VanrhynsdorpFor more information contact me at:viawia01@gmail.com