Top 10 Charms Of The Kalahari

In a paradise rich in wildlife, game and lavish luxuries lies the splendour of the Savannah red sands of the Kalahari Desert.

1. Wildlife paradise: This African wilderness is home to some of the world's most remarkable creatues. Guided walks meander across silent red dunes. Drives in open-sided safari vehicles traverse the Kalahari wilderness and stop at the most scenic spots to allow visitors to enjoy an impressive sunset or splendid bush dinner.

2. Place of mystery: With legends and tales that go far into the past when the great tribes of the Bushmen lived undisturbed and free. The mystery of the Kalahari brings in another aspect of the beauty of this Desert. The Desert offers the spirituality of the pans and the humbling experience of the memories of the San – The Kalahari Bushmen while discovering the bush medicines, cosmetics and hunting skills used by the San people.

3. Desert landscapes: Take in the magnificent views of the red dunes from a hot air balloon over the dry savannah sand masses, created by the erosion of soft stone formations and the wind that has shaped the longish sand ridges so typical of the Kalahari Desert landscapes. The Kalahari region is not only very beautiful, but also fascinating, with the red sand dunes and bleached veld competing for admiration.

4. Indigenous bird life: The Kalahari is an incredible place for bird watching with more than 200 species of birds - some of them indigenous to the arid zone - found in the varying habitats of the reserve. Raptors and in particular, vultures, are very well represented.

5. Enoy a horseback safari experience as you explor the Kalahari plains: Exploring the dunes and desert wildlife from horseback provides a bush experience unlike any other where you are able to get so close to the animals that they remain undisturbed by your presence in their natural environment.

6. In harmony with nature: Feel at one with nature and walk the trail with experienced field guides and trackers and share the environment with the multiplicity of wildlife. Rangers offer insight into the absorbing world of the smaller creatures inhabiting this stunning area of the Kalahari and reveal their nests and holes.

7. Sightings of ancient art: Visit the sights of the San engravings and examine the tools used in the Stone Age. Here you will find some of the earliest examples of symbolic art forms and ritual practice where the Bushmen demonstrated their unique relationship with the natural environment and how they portrayed their past.

8. Be spoilt under the warm Southern skies: Take the time to relax your body, free your mind and reconnect with your soul as you enjoy a multitude of treatments and therapies, to indulge, treat and restore yourself in a setting that is truly unique to this part of the world.

9. A Malaria-free child friendly safari: Unlike many other luxury African game reserves, the malaria-free Kalahari is a place where children are gladly welcomed. With a range of fun activities and accommodation especially suited to kids, this is a place where your children will feel stimulated, happy and above all, at home. Children will learn so much on their visit to the Kalahari Desert. They will be educated about the wildlife, game and surroundings of this wonderful paradise.

10. Intelligent African luxury: Indulge in the epitome of stylish, yet rustic elegant luxury game reserve accommodation with sundecks and heated swimming pools, outdoor showers with extended views over the Kalahari plains and remarkable scenes of wild animals drinking at the nearby watering holes. Enjoy such luxuries as private wine cellars, libraries, laundry and valet services as well as a dedicated private chef that captures the essence of great wines and fine African cuisine.

There are so many distinctive traits attributed to the splendour of the Kalahari Desert. We have highlighted just ten of its charms certain to entice you to include this as one of your essential travel destinations.

Visit the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve. Tswalu is a very special Kalahari Resort in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa belonging to the well known Oppenheimer family. Tswalu provides the ultimate game reserve experience. http://www.tswalu.com

The Top Eight Anniversary Charms

If it's you're married and your anniversary is coming up, why not get your wife
something special that will grow in value and sentimentality, as well as become
a family heirloom. Yes, we're talking about a charm bracelet. They can represent
your wife's individual interests, as well as become a way to represent memorable
times in her life.

The following is a list of the most popular anniversary charms, whether it's
a wedding anniversary, or for any other type of special anniversary you'd like to
remember with a lovely charm.

1) 14K Gold Heart: Happy Anniversary

This 14K gold heart says "Happy (#) Anniversary" on its face, with the (#) replaced
by the number of your choice. It's suitable for use as a pendant necklace.

2) Happy Anniversary Cake Charm

This three-dimensional cake charm can be made in your choice of sterling silver,
gold plate, 10K gold, or 14K gold.

3) Round Happy Anniversary Charm

This disc shaped charm says "Happy Anniversary" in raised script lettering on
a slightly textured surface. It's can be found in several metal choices.

4) Happy Anniversary in Cut Out Letters

A 14K gold charm that spells out Happy Anniversary in cut out letters on two
lines. It's a charm that's large enough to be easily read, but small enough to be
feminine looking.

5) Rembrandt Heart Charm

This slightly elongated heart proclaims Happy Anniversary in raised letters at
its center. You can find this charm in your choice of several metals.

6) Italian Charm - Ringing Bells

It's not exactly an anniversary charm, but 18K gold and stainless steel ringing
bells would be a good choice if the woman you're buying for likes Italian Charm
bracelets.

7) 10K Gold Anniversary Pendant

An open white and yellow gold heart is more of a smallish pendant, not really
a charm, but something that can be customized, with space for three numbers, each
one stretching between its inner and outer veins.

8) 14K Gold Employment Anniversary Charm

Jewelers have recently started producing employment anniversary charms, but it
couldn't be used for other purposes. It's not a heart like so many of the sentimental
charms are, but you can find detailed ones, with 14K gold scrollwork stretching
beyond the central number.

If you're looking for something really unique, Pandora Jewelry invented a new
system for charm bracelets and necklaces, which added a new dimension in collecting
jewelry. This unique jewelry line established a foothold in Northern Europe as one
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brought hope and opportunity to jewelers across North America.

Each item in our collection is a handmade Danish design in sterling silver and
14K gold. Various pieces of our line are handcrafted with colorful precious stones
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Spot Lights and Pendant Lights for Art Galleries

As a budding and yet to be discovered artist of the 21st century, I'm always on the look out for galleries that will house my fine works of art for a reasonable amount of time and for a reasonable housing fee. One of the qualifications that I always look for is whether the gallery has proper lighting. Without the right kind of lighting, patrons wouldn't be able to fully appreciate my works and understand how much blood, sweat and tears I put into each piece.

But back to what I was talking about earlier; lighting is imperative in show casing my works. With that said, I look for galleries that include spot lights and perhaps even some directional pendant lighting. Spot lights are especially important and I'm not talking about the really big ones they use in Hollywood, I'm talking about the ones that use the small LED bulbs or even compact fluorescent bulbs. The spot lights have to be placed at least six inches away from the wall so that they properly light up my work. The six inches will ensure that the patrons will be able to view the finer details in my work without the light burning any holes through them.

Directional pendant lights are superb for lighting up sculptural pieces and installation art and can work just as well if not better than spot lights depending on the scenario. For instance, if an artist decides to showcase an installation art piece in the middle of a gallery, spot lights alongside the walls probably won't be able to illuminate it, unless the gallery has spot lights installed along the middle of the ceiling. Pendant lights with adjustable directional fixtures will easily solve this dilemma, especially if track pendant lighting is used.

When you work as a professional artist, your work is always being scrutinized, top to bottom. Without the proper lighting, you run the risk of getting a bad review (I speak from experience). But as long as you find a gallery that includes all the essentials you require, then every patron will be able to see all the blood, sweat and tears that you've put into your work (or is that just me).

For an excellent selection in outdoor lighting and bathroom lighting, be sure to visit Eco-Lights.com.