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Four Seasons Before Lunch Gauteng (Pretoria)

 I have lived in Pretoria for half my life, but even at almost 50, l still am not ready for mornings like this . I step out of  home in the morning at 7 a.m., greeted by a warm, gentle breeze and sunshine so golden it felt like summer had arrived overnight. The sky was clear; the jacaranda trees glowed purple; the air smelled of warmth and possibility. “Perfect day,” l muttered, locking his door. By the time l drive out—five minutes later—the sky starts to be darkened. A cold wind came crawling in from nowhere, sweeping dust across the pavement. The temperature dropped so suddenly that  l have  to switch the heater for warmth. Laughing. “Ah, Pretoria… you never disappoint.” Halfway to the office, the heavens opened. Not soft rain— a storm . Sheets of water hammered the road, street gutters overflowed instantly, and distant thunder rolled like a grumpy giant waking up too early. People scattered, hiding under bus shelters already too full.  “Ten minutes ago...

11 incredible underwater sites

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If you thought all great places for travelers to visit were on dry land, think again! Be it museums, art installations or naturally occurring sites, there are many mesmerizing underwater locales around the world that any sub-aqua enthusiast can explore. Scroll down for some fascinating sub-aquatic treasures that are a "must-sea." Underwater Museum of Art (Cancun, Mexico) © Donald Miralle/Getty Images for Lumix Also known as Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA), this underwater museum is located in the waters surrounding Cancun, Punta Nizuc and Isla Mujeres. MUSA contains over 500 sculptures – both life-sized and monumental – by sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and five other artists. Neptune Memorial Reef (Florida, US) © AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee An artificial reef east of Key Biscayne, near Miami, this is a memorial site. The remains of those who are cremated can be placed in one of the reef's structures after their death. Green Lake (Tragoess, Austria)...

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