Kuruman
07/12/2009 - 08/12/2009
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On my way to Kuruman |
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Arriving at El Dorado Hotel, and welcomed by Cornie de Jager |
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The Eye is an inexhaustible fountain delivering approximately 20 million litres of crystal clear water daily. It was discovered by Samuel Daniel during the Truter Somerville expedition in 1801. The eye is the biggest natural fountain in the Southern hemisphere according to available information. The fish in The eye are mostly Gold Fish, Carp, Barber and Blue Carper populations. An endangered species of Cichlid Fish, the Pseudocrenilabrus Philander, also made this wonder fountain their breeding ground. The Eye was proclaimed a National Monument on 17 September 1992.
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The water of the natural spring |
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A different angel of the spring |
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The origin of the natural fountain |
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At the entrance to The Eye |
Day 66
Tot:4000km!! Kuruman. Oasis of the Kalahari. Cycling in rain 2day, refreshing after last 2 weeks dry heat. Made grand entrance, falling in town. LoL