I am hoping you can help me with some questions about the South African climate.

I understand that the battle at Isandlwana occurred during, or just after, the rainy season, so the rivers were swollen and fast moving, and quite impassible.

I am wondering then, what is the natural terrain like at this time of year? Is the ground a deeper color caused by the rains (rich browns and reds), or is it arid from the hot sun (a more dull, dry earthy look consisting of dusty browns and tans)?

Would the grass be about waist high, green at the bottoms, and yellowing to brown at the tips, or would it be almost dry from the sun, so yellow/tan and brown?

Finally, would the stones be bleached stone white as those used to make the cairns for the dead, or does that occur only after years of sun exposure?

Strange questions, I know, but as you live there, I thought I would ask. All of my books on the Zulu War have B&W photos, and so are of little use for this type of reference.

Hi Robert,

Send me an e-mail and I can mail you some pic's I have found that may help you.

My e-mail adress is [email protected].

regards,
Tappie

Rudi,
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