
When we came back six weeks ago, the bush was all green and lush.

It was still very hot though, but that’s how the rainy season goes.

It only cools down after the rains, and when the days are cloudy.

Sunny days are hot, but the view is beautiful!

Sheba was thrilled to be out in the bush again! Just watch that tail…

Sheba loves the rock formations! It’s exactly what an RR protector needs to get a full overview of the situation,

…and when the flock has caught up, it’s time to head to the next one!

These beautiful rock formations are part of what gives the Zinder bush it’s particular character.

Unfortunately, the rocks are destroyed as the city grows.

These beautiful rocks have already been marked out for house buildings. Soon, they will either have been removed, or enclosed by brick walls.

In the meantime though, Sheba and the rest of us continue to enjoy them!

Sheba gives Isolde a fright when she rushes down a rock formation

Seeing how fast the city is growing, we may have to ride out quite a bit before reaching the beautiful expanse of the Zinder bush, which I love so much.

For the time being, it’s only a quarter of an hour away, which is perfect!

Weekend greetings from Niger!
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackHi Esther, Is that corn you’re riding through? The rocks are beautiful - they look so smooth that it’s amazing Sheba can find her footing. I liked spending a Sunday morning here in CO riding through the Zinder Bush with you.
I love the rocks, too, and we have a lot of them in the “bush” or backcountry, around here. Are they sandstone to provide a good grip for Sheba’s climb? The green is lovely. Hope the city doesn’t grow too much!
So lush and green, I’m thinking it’s getting browner now. And maybe the millet has been harvested.
I love the big boulders, such a shame to move them. Sheba so loves to play the look out scout on them. I have similar boulders where I live and some people have built their houses around them.
Developement is OK, but I hope the city doesn’t grow too fast and take over all the beautiful Zinder bush.
What a great ride!! It is always so neat to see Sheba having such a great time out there!!
I wish I had a solid enough horse to be able to pony my Mustang filly! Brandy is too spooky and I just am not sure Fritzy could do it.
Tank woo fur explaining the furmations and such -
That is furry sad about the development’s impakht -
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Everything looks great. Sheba is so mature looking now.
Hope those beautiful rocks stay where they are as I just couldn’t imagine Sheba not having them to climb on anymore!
I’d be tempted to tell the people that want the rocks for building, that the “rock gods” might not be happy about them being moved since they’ve probably been there for thousands of years and are quite happy where they are
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