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Hiking on Youth Day | Jun 15 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Table Mountain frontal traverse – with dog and after fire"

After four days of miserable weather, Friday 16th - Youth Day was a glorious Cape winter day. The previous weekend two local hikers had spent the n... Continue reading »
Zebras, Giraffes, Hyenas, Hippos and Crocs | Mar 06 07'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Kruger National Park

"Made me look over my shoulder a couple of times!"

One of the reasons Denny and I really were excited to come to Africa, was to see the "zoo animals" in their natural environ... Continue reading »
Touring the Garden Route and Wineries | Feb 04 06'

by Mike & Shelly a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Knysna

Once we hired a car, we took off to Stellenbosch, about an hour from Cape Town. Stellenbosch is a university town, similar to some cities we have... Continue reading »
Hike to Bos 400 wreck | Aug 26 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Helicopter pad still used for landings"

If you’re looking for a hike with variety and something for children, this is the one: a shipwreck, a rock scramble, fantastic views and not too lo... Continue reading »
Hiking Cups & Saucers and Wynberg Ridge | Jun 24 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Daredevil Tammy goes the 'hard' way"

CUPS & SAUCERS and WYNBERG RIDGETCSA members: Phillip Williams, Diane de Villiers, Vasco de Gouveia, Margarethe SchaeferTCSA & Meridia... Continue reading »
Hiking in Bot River | Jun 23 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Mystropetanon thomii standing like a forest of red penis’"

It’s rare for me to join an MCSA weekend hike but seeing that it was a new route I took a chance and emailed the leader hoping to join them and yes... Continue reading »
More Rellies! | Oct 10 06'

by Canadiantraveller200 a 43 year old female, on vacation in Johannesburg

"Although we spent only 2 short weeks together it felt like a month (in a good way right David?)"

Once again my mother has aranged for me to meet more relatives David and Wyn Appleton. How lucky am I. They were amazing! Thanks... Continue reading »
Hiking Outreach with MC | Jul 28 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

""Why are there no birds or animals under the pine trees?""

Puffing and panting the kids reached the highest point on the hike and started tucking into the food - apples and sandwiches, but after all that’s... Continue reading »
Hiking with water everywhere on the TM sleepover | Jul 14 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Cloud and showers - It is winter after all"

ALL PICTURES BY MARE ASCOTT, to view more, direct link :http://capetownhiking.atspace.com/Karen%27s%20TB%20sleepover%20in%20MC%20Hut%2015-16%20July... Continue reading »
Hiking for the faint hearted on Spring Buttress | May 13 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Squeezing through the Fat Lady’s Crack"

Sunday 14 January 2007After an evening of listening and watching the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5 ... Continue reading »