As the tapestry unfolds

A twist of the wing tip and this imposing sultan accelerates at mind-boggling speeds. How does 50km/h at migratory speeds sound to you? As it surveys the scene below it, the golden African grass dances to the aria played by the wind currents. Today the breeze knows no limits and the African vista sways wildly. This is the primal continent and there is unending beauty as far as the eye can see. The eagle eye is aptly named as our soaring predators can see a rabbit 3.2km away. As it surveys the landscape, a solitary creature navigates the golden carpet.

Will the sky captain swivel its wingtip and descend to apprehend its prey? Not today, for the creature possesses human form and the eagle’s one-inch brain knows enough to stay away. Nature’s invisible code is far more sophisticated than our best attempt at silicon chips and accelerating electrons. With a mighty injection of kinetic drive, the eagle turns and soars away into the wild blue yonder. The man glances at the impressive bird as it speeds away and then returns his gaze to the approaching landscape.