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Howzit | Nov 15 07'

by Meghan & Chris a traveling as a couple from Denver, on vacation in South Africa

We arrived in South Africa!!No cyclones thank goodness but we did hit a bad storm. We missed the last leg of our trip to Durban. We cau... Continue reading »
Hiking the Tradouw Traverse | Dec 28 06'

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

"A New Year of carousing and debauchery"

TRADOUW TRAVERSE (working title only – please note that this trail is not officially open yet)Fri 29 Dec to Mon 1 Jan 2007Leader: Sandy McDonaldGra... Continue reading »
Leeuwenboschfontein | Jul 14 07'

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

"4X4, hiking, mountains and views"

Leeuwenboschfontein is only 220km from Cape Town and the drive alone makes it worthwhile.The Hex River is surely the most beautiful valley in the c... Continue reading »
ELEPHANTS! | Sep 16 07'

by Ian and Magda a 35 year old male traveling as a couple from United States, on vacation in Pretoriuskop

I won't wax poetic about going on Safari in the Kruger Nat'l Park. I mean, I could, but I would never get to the point. I just reread my last entry... Continue reading »
Events that changed a country | May 29 07'

by Jim Stewart a 48 year old male from Mountain Top, on vacation in Johannesburg

Wednesday - 8:30: Left 1322 Backpackers and made a few stops picking up passengers from other hostels for the days outing. A pleasan... Continue reading »
Real African Cultures | May 28 07'

by Jim Stewart a 48 year old male from Mountain Top, on vacation in Pretoria

Tuesday - 0700: Another cold morning. There is no heat in the room, but my shower has a good supply of hot water as long as you are one of the... Continue reading »
Preserving a past, but for how long... | May 27 07'

by Jim Stewart a 48 year old male from Mountain Top, on vacation in Pretoria

Headed to the local Pic 'n Pay market for breakfast food before visiting the Voortrekkers Monument in north Pretoria. Pretoria was named in honor o... Continue reading »
Hiking adventure on Lion's Head | Jul 07 06'

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

"Food is always a good excuse for hiking"

Caturra Restaurant, Regent Road, Sea Point and an interview for a Father’s Day feature in Top of The Times. To-die-for chocolate cake, real coffee... Continue reading »
Hiking Blind Gully | Jul 01 06'

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

"It's a good job we can't see the drop"

A special request to lead Cups & Saucers by the Stellenbosch section of the Mountain Club but by Saturday there was only one phone call. T... Continue reading »
Hiking with children, adults and rain | May 26 06'

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

"A wonderful bonding experience in nature for the kids"

CHILDREN, ADULTS, MOUNTAINS 27/28th Maypictures to followEmails: “I’m really enjoying the organising” from Veena Sukha who was taking the bookings... Continue reading »