Category Archives: Africa

Exploring Africa, the land of adventure and hope, the continent of our birth, where South Africa will always be home…

Our Getaway to the Drakensberg

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

We packed our bags, the kids, the kids’ bags, the kids’ pram, the kids’ toys, the kids’ snacks, the kids’ day bag and …. off we went passed Clarens, passed Sterkfontein dam to Cayley Resort near Winterton. Cayley Resort looks … Continue reading →

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Koranna Camping

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

“Second Star to the right and straight on ’til morning. -Peter Pan” The abundance of stars was one of my favourite things about our Koranna trip! I haven’t seen so many twinkling stars in a while. Wow! We had perfect … Continue reading →

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Our Templehof Lion Encounter

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

Leo and I enjoyed an outing with the Dixies to Tempelhof Guest and Game Farm today. The farm is near Ficksburg so it wasn’t too far to drive and Chantal bought lekker snacks which kept me and the kids happy. … Continue reading →

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Jane’s 50th Parkrun

Posted on August 14, 2017 by

There are no shortcuts. Work hard. Be patient.  Be consistent.  Be persistent.  And never give up! Well done to my mom for completing her 50th Parkrun this weekend!  She even ran in the rain the previous Saturday because she knew … Continue reading →

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Corporate Iron Man in Port Elizabeth 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Jy’s my batman, superman, IRONMAN…. I did it! I got the medal!  Marc, Pete and I took part in the Port Elizabeth Corporate Ironman 2017.  It’s a tenth of the big Ironman…  It was pretty intense for me, especially the … Continue reading →

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Clarens Craft Beer Festival 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

“If you’re hoppy and you know it drink craft beer!” It was the 7th annual Clarens Craft Beer festival this weekend, the 5th one we’ve been to. And the beer just seems to be getting better and better! We thought … Continue reading →

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Kiara Lodge Getaway 

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

When I was younger I pictured heaven as a place high up in the mountains with soft, fluffy clouds, pretty pastel colours and bunny rabbits everywhere… After this weekend I realized I was just having visions of Kiara Lodge! We … Continue reading →

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