The Traversal of the Sun

On the 15th of December 2020 Edith and I took occupation of a rental home in the Amber Valley Retirement Village in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal. A week later it was mid-summer and as the home (-29.4737, 30.2547) faced East (10 degrees South of East), we had an excellent view of the rising sun at 4:55 AM. To catch a view of it setting magnificently at 6:58 PM over the Amber Lakes, and the Dargle Valley Hills, we had to backtrack over the hill behind us. It did not take me long to once more appreciate why one would mostly want to live in a home that faces North (or South if you live in the North).

Living were we are we have a magnificent view of of the Amber Valley Game Area, and all who wander through it. Also of the uMngeni River Gorge, and it's magnificent Sandstone cliff faces. We also stare into the face of the prevailing easterly wind, as it sweeps across the Serengeti like grasslands, before colliding with our homestead on the edge of the Prairie. Giving all this stimulation, I guess it was natural to start thinking about were the sun would rise, and set on the days corresponding with the Solstices. Also about how well placed all the other homes that Edith and I have lived in, were placed or positioned with respect to the rising and setting sun. For all the images, North is were you would expect it to be, at the top.

So that is what all the pics are about, and if you do look at them, I am sure you will also come to the conclusion that none of them were that well placed. Funally, no matter were you find yourself, what is important, is that you make good use of the time you are able to spend with family, friends and collegues, and grab the opportunities that present themselves. Carpe Diem, and To thine own self be true!

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