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June 23, 2011 / / Stuff
June 20, 2011 / / Pictures
Fynbos in bloom

Woke up Saterday to an absolutely stunning day in Hout Bay. Thought it to good to waste, so decided to do a little exploring.

My good friend Alan lives up the mountain side, almost directly above where I’m staying right in the heart of Hout Bay valley. There is a public footpath that leads up past where he stays, it follows the old Victorskloof road build by Thomas Bains and linked Hout Bay and Camps Bay. I thought it would be good try that for a start and pick Al up on the way. I sent Al a message a but the lazy bugger never got back to me till much later when I’d all but finished the walk! Turns out he had a valid excuse though to you off the hook Al! 😉

June 17, 2011 / / Diary

This is why I’m back. What an awesome morning. There is not much better a way to start the day, sunshine, blue skies and breakfast social gathering with people I hardly know but smile when they see you. This is living life, not just existing. Dario’s in Hout Bay is where we all meet for a Friday morning breakfast get together. Drink coffee, eat, talk and be on our way. Thanks to Dario and his staff for being such a good hosts!

June 14, 2011 / / Pictures
June 6, 2011 / / Pictures

Added some new pictures to the Cape Town album here, they of a drive over the mountain from the City to Camps Bay in the fog on Saturday. From Cape Town  

June 6, 2011 / / Stuff

“He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Please know what I mean when I say nothing” – Mason Jennings “Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.” – Thomas Jones “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. ” – Nelson Mandela “It is not the strongest of the species…nor the most intelligent, that survives. It is the one most adaptable to change.” – Darwin “Never ruin an apology with an…

May 29, 2011 / / Pictures

What an amazing weekend break I’ve just been on. Yes I know… I only just got to Cape Town… but I was invited by my friend Sarah to visit her Parent’s olive farm in Clanwilliam, about 3 hours drive North from Cape Town. I’ve not had a chance to catchup with Sarah so it was great to get away with her.

May 26, 2011 / / Travel

After 13 days back in South Africa I’m just that little bit closer to “home”. I arrived in Cape Town on Monday and staying at some wonderful friends Mike and Lindy.

May 21, 2011 / / Pictures

It’s been a lovely week and half here in King Williams Town visiting my folks and seeing Family. But on Monday I’m off to Cape Town! Really looking forward to this and seeing old friends again. Long overdue! I’ll be staying at a friends lovely guest house, Sorgh Vliet Lodge. Fantastic 🙂 If you ever in Cape Town and looking for a place to stay, check it out. This weekend I spent with my folks and visiting my Cousin. We had a lovely evening there with family and friends last…