Tag Archives: Hiking

Hiking Through Echo & Spes Bona Valleys

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Helga

I had heard of Echo Valley before, but not Spes Bona. Today, 2nd July 2016, became the day that I experienced both – in all their wintry glorious undergrowth to the sound of running water and occasional birdsong.  I walked … Continue reading →

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Free Entertainment.

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Helga

I never tire of seeing the beauty of Cape Town. Coming from landlocked Zimbabwe at the end of 1982, I had only ever seen the sea twice. I landed in Cape Town and with eyes wide open, I took in … Continue reading →

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One of My Favourite Places on the Planet

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Helga

I think I could actually say that this is definitely one of my favourite places on the planet. Just a short walk (about 45 minutes) – a round trip from the Silvermine car park of about 4km – the pay-off … Continue reading →

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