Sunday Times Finders Keepers: answers

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The greatest adventure starts with step one!

Are we rushing too much? We’d hate to be rash.

Hop into the saddle; there’s much to get done.

In fact, we insist that you soak and you splash.

Turn off the N4 – we’ll plot different courses

Find vertical wonders that never fall flat;

in a town on a cliff with majestic wild HORSES.

WATERFALLS can be stubborn like that.

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You’re lost if you miss what has remained

It’s coming together – the treasure’s in sight

from the time the Jurassics reigned.

but not within reach if you’re scared of the height.

Step up, face down those carnivores!

Look at that view! You’ll cry, we are certain.

Just please don’t feed the DINOSAURS.

Stare through a WINDOW, but don’t draw the curtain.

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But deeper still let your detour descend;

The road’s at an end, but you’ve managed to chart

for that is what happens when roads twist and bend.

some detours and pit stops for a slow, happy start.

Follow the flutter, your task is quite grave

Have you found what you sought? It’s more than just loot;

yet strangely adorable: follow BATS through their cave.

it’s finding great riches along a new ROUTE.

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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FOR WEEK 2 CLUE 1

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We stop in our TRACKS though we’ve barely begun,

Get some highway behind you; a spectacle awaits.

to rummage for riches; remember Week 1?

But do usher yourself through the mountainous gates.

Don’t start on the N3 – no detour, no gain!

The amphiTHEATRE stands ready; the stars, without pause,

You’ll make Paton cry if you don’t take his train.

play the same parts as always. (Cue the applause.)

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There’s a lake in this land that very few know.

The best trips are slow, as this detour has shown.

You’ll be mad if you miss it; it’s not far to go.

It’s not rocket science; it’s here, set in stone.

Birds surf the breeze and angle where they wish –

Ascend to the place where San head and heart

if you fly with these EAGLES, you’re an ill-fated fish.

ignited a movement in contemporary ART.

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A meander now takes a stern, serious turn

The detours are done, but you must persist.

of memories to bear and lessons to learn.

What have you found? Is there something you missed?

From where Tata was captured, history flowed –

The prize is before you: you know, cause you’re smart;

a long walk to FREEDOM; a short country road.

it’s not quick, but easy. Just know where to START .

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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FOR WEEK 3 CLUE 1

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A road trip through grassland – so boring, so done!

One more stop, one more court; do not make a scene:

This week, if you’re playing, get off the N1:

you can’t move a baobab; you may irk a queen.

there’s treasure to find along every byway.

Not that you’d want to: the sky’s her domain!

Don’t miss the off-ramp; don’t play on the HIGHWAY*.

All hail, Modjadji; long may she RAIN.

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When seeking royal fortune, it pays to be bold:

If you stubbed your big toe or walked quite a bit

seek out Mapungubwe (a mere thousand years old).

you’d be looking for somewhere to dip and to sit.

More jackals, no corgis; more style, much more chill.

The earth bubbles up to ease aches and stings;

You may call them Your Majesty, kings of the HILL.

this isn’t the East Rand, but it sure looks like SPRINGS.

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The further you go, the closer you are

Are you there? Did you get it? We knew that you would.

to seeing a trunk as wide as a car.

(Or have you been battling to tell trees from wood?)

Bark at the TREES; their hair is a mess!

It’s obvious, once there: your quest can’t go wrong

Baobabs don’t mind; they’re hard to depress.

when all routes are detours. May all yours be LONG.

* “freeway” also accepted

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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FOR WEEK 4 CLUE 1

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If you yearn for a hot bath, let wet plans take shape:

It’s happy hour in new winelands – there’s water, there is wine!

it might still be pretty, but it’s dry in the Cape.

Spend a night among the vines to idle and to dine.

When winter ends, the desert FLOWERS bud into their prime.

The taste is dry, the air is sweet, the Sauvignon is stellar.

Been meaning to? Go August! It’s about blooming time.

Feel like cheering in the night? You’ll find a willing CELLAR.

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Over there: an oasis! But how could that be?

A long road ends – we’re sure you’ll agree

It’s fine: don’t believe us. You’ll find it and see.

holy water’s in order, but how will you see?

The answer is simple, but one letter’s crucial.

An organ, a fountain, the place where you cry …

Desserts are delicious. A DESERT is peaceful.

in Kuruman, you’re one step closer – thank your naked EYE .

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You haven’t seen a frantic fall until you fall for this one:

A country wide, a landscape full, once main roads go astray.

Augrabies plunges, water thunders, torrents come undone.

You’ll save in tolls and heaven knows what happens on the way.

It’s a quest to write this river – not even a lozenge

Adventure through the Kalahari; read it, but don’t weep!

will soothe your shouting throat: what’s a rhyme for ORANGE?

A treasure may be hard to find; it’s not that hard to KEEP.

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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FOR WEEK 5 CLUE 1

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To carry on slowly, let us take a rapid ride –

When treasures are sought, they should be worth finding;

but find your feet, and do face up, to keep yourself inside.

this one’s to be found where a narrow road’s winding.

A speedy drive is easy; this quest requires craft.

If you drive like the devil, it’s scary as hell:

If you’re a bit imbalanced, you’ll paddle with no RAFT.

you will not PASS Go; you’ll wind up in a cell.

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A lady etched into this earth – you’re welcome in her house

What is a seafront with no bucket or spade?

where birds of prey bring great delight (unless you are a mouse).

If it’s not built from beach, from what is it made?

Answer this: who-who goes there? A bunch of wise guys prowl

Homes fit for a king, but ones without land –

in Nieu-Bethesda’s corridors: part concrete, partly OWL.

the sea is their realm; their CASTLES aren’t sand.

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If you know that less is more, this sight will make you rally:

You’re on the right track when your trek is unplanned,

veer southwards through the Camdeboo and find an empty VALLEY.

for no one strikes gold when they leave fields unpanned.

Make your way towards the sea – an up- and downhill task.

A Garden Route rush? Your quest is a flop.

Can desolate be beautiful? We can’t believe you’d ask.

To find the smart money, you should know when to STOP .

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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FOR WEEK 6 CLUE 1

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Once Friday comes, what’s done is done; no time to make amends.

If you thought all your great ideas should happen in the shower

Thank goodness it’s not difficult – you know how all this ends.

you’ll want to contemplate and walk – your plans grow by the hour.

The answer isn’t down to luck; don’t bring a four-leaf clover:

Karoo is great, put on your cap, see earth and heaven linking.

if there’s a lazy dog around, a quick brown FOX jumps over.

The path is named for snake eagles; it’s time for blue-sky THINKING.

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You’ve searched so wide, now search so far

They’re not mole hills – be assured there’s no way they could move.

to find and wish upon a star.

You could try climbing every one; we’d hardly disapprove.

No telescope? No treasure; no riches in your vault.

The road will drop (and drop and drop): you’re reaching your plateau.

The sky-gazer at Sutherland is worth its weight in SALT.

With rivers deep and MOUNTAINS high, what started high is low.

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You might expect the wind to blow through petals at the roadside –

The longest journey has to end, as sad as that might be –

but this is more than only that: let heavens be your guide.

but take a detour every turn from sea to shining sea.

When nights are dark, find plenty friends – is that the Southern Cross?

Thanks for playing! Till the next time, leave no plain uncharted.

Galaxies will join your list – not flowers, but the COSMOS.

All that’s left is so much else – just FINISH like you started.