It’s a cold, dry winter here in the Eastern Highlands. Soon the grass burning season will begin as the vegetation becomes completely dry like tinder. For the last month we have urgently been working on our fire guard. This will protect the property from fires that get out of control and blown in our direction. … Continue reading
Earlier in the summer we had trouble even getting up the hillside! Forcing some long days of road repair.
At the height of 7200ft, 2200m we get to be above the clouds and in the clouds! Early morning view from the garden down to Troutbeck lake. Looking east towards Mozambique – see outline of mountain right of centre Megan and Leo wait on the lawn to see if the cloud makes it up to … Continue reading
Pics of the main house and surrounding gardens
January 2016: The Troutbeck School opens for its first full year! There is a special website for the school: http://www.thetroutbeckschool.com And a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thetroutbeckschool/ April 2014: We are the owners of Hornbydale Estate, situated above the clouds at 7200ft, 2200m, in Troutbeck, Zimbabwe. Today the 129 acre, 52 hectare, estate … Continue reading
Hmmm, how to get the Yang Ming 40ft high cube shipping container off the back of the truck? Well it turns out you can pay thousands of dollars for the crane or do something rather more interesting with a chainsaw, some telegraph poles, a tractor, a winch and a jack. Mr Mandikonza who handled the … Continue reading
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