And whilst savouring good coffee, peace was made with the fact that we soon had to say goodbye, until another time, to this grand wilderness - the Groot Winterhoek.
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Chasing Snow on foot in South Africa
Hiking to snow-capped mountain peaks in the Western Cape of South Africa!
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A Klipspringer encounter at Cape Point
A young female Klipspringer pauses on the rocky ridge, listening and watching cautiously before bouncing off down the mountainside.
A (very) brief visit to Lambert’s Bay and Bird Island
A Cape gannet, its piercing blue eyes unmistakable, swoops in, causing a raucous, in some degree of organised chaos.
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A winter weekend at Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Bird watching, spring time wildflowers and a wonderful short nature trail make for the perfect weekend away!
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Walking through carpets of wildflowers at Namaqua National Park
After winter rains Namaqualand explodes into colourful displays of wildflowers!
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My TOP 3 reasons to visit the iconic Groot Constantia Wine Estate!
Celebrating 333 years of wine heritage at Groot Constantia!
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Travel: Day tripping up the West Coast
From Roosterkoeks to game drives, the West Coast has it all!
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Adventures: December 2017
A mini portfolio of my adventures through work and play in December 2017.
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Travel: Amsterdam (…in winter)
Snow covered sidewalks, cozy fireplace & a steaming cortado!
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