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“Girls Weekend Away”
Our traditional Wine Walks have become celebrated special events, ranging from annual reunions and family holidays to recent birthday celebrations. In October 2019, we hosted a group of four remarkable ladies for their annual excursion. Last year, it was Carol's turn...
Hermanus Overstrand Beach Walk
Hermanus Overstrand Beach WalkSopiesklipThe Hermanus Overstrand beach walk to Sopiesklip is what most people imagine walking on the beach is all about.The Hermanus Overstrand beach walk starts at Grotto Beach's Blue Flag Beach, the distance from Grotto Beach to...
Beach Walk
Beach walkSopiesklip Beach WalkThe beach walk to Sopiesklip is what most people imagine walking on the beach is all about. The beach walk starts at Grotto Beach, Hermanus’ Blue Flag Beach. The distance from Grotto Beach to Sopiesklip is 6 kilometers, along...
Oudebosch Leopards Gorge Hike
Oudebosch Leopards Gorge The Oudebosch Leopards Gorge hike is a day hike in the Kogelberg Nature reserve. Our departure is from the conservation office close to the Oudebosch cabins, where one picks up a permit at R40 per person. Because the hike requires leaving a...
Palmiet River Walk
The Palmiet River Walk The Palmiet River is a typical Western Cape river in that it is supplied by winter rainfall. The name is taken from the endemic, robust, semi-aquatic plant that flourishes along the river banks and marshy areas. The name derivation Prionium...
Beach Walk
Beach WalkOur Beach walk. We planned the long beach walk from Grotto beach on the east of Hermanus. At the point where the Klein Rivier flows into the sea, to Klipgat Cave at De Kelders. The planning of the beach walk is important because if the mouth of the Klein...
Three Sisters Trail
Kogelberg Three sisters trail Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve The Kogelberg Three sisters trail starts on the north western side of the car park at the Kleinmond Golf Course. The Kogelberg Three sisters trail hike is an 8 km circular route, and one has the choice of going...
Three Sisters Trail
Kogelberg-Three sisters trail The Kogelberg-Three sisters trail starts on the north western side of the car park at the Kleinmond Golf Course. Kogelberg-Three sisters trail hike is an 8 km circular route, and one has the choice of going either way, my wife Gill or I...
Nossob 4×4 Eco-trail – Botswana.
Botswana safari. Mabuasehube - Nossob 4x4 Eco-trail Botswana - Mabuasehube Game Reserve. Our Botswana safari started on the 15th Dec 2011, we arrived at Mabua gate at 15h00. The vehicle was stocked with 140 liters of water and 9 bags of firewood, in...
The Whale Trek/Hike-in winter
Whale Trail hike in winter The Whale Trek or Hike in the De Hoop Nature Reserve 5 night slack-packing trail.We recently returned from hiking the Whale Trek or Trail on the Cape coast of South Africa in the De Hoop Nature reserve.. I now feel “qualified” to write this...
Whale Trail Adventure
From the dark lands of The Whale Trail Adventure to... This Whale Trail Adventure was my 5th whale trail and its beauty still takes my breath away! Whale Trail Adventure Whale Trail Adventure - there had been an extensive burn in the De Hoop Reserve in mid September...
Martin Berasategui in San Sebastien
Martin Berasategui The best of Martin Berasategui - Cuisine. Certainly a highlight of my Spanish Foodie expedition was a visit to Martins restaurant just outside of San Sebastian. He is a Basque chef and the holder of 8 Michelin stars in total which is more than any...
Etxanobe in Bilbao
Etxanobe Etxanobe is a 2 Michelin star restaurant, situated on the top floor of Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao. Etxanobe Bilbao is rated by many to be one of the absolute best in Spain.In September I was blessed with a unique opportunity to work as a chef in...
Annie B’s kitchen in Vejer
Annie B’s Kitchen It is written that ” the best way to appreciate the culture of any area is through its food and its wine”I had come Vejer and to Annie B's kitchen to experience the Arab influence on the cuisine of Southern Spain. Vejer de la Frontera and Annie B's...