by Ralph Pina | Nov 24, 2014 | Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, hiking, Marloth Nature Reserve, trails, wilderness trail
“A mountain journey of no ordinary experience” goes the Rim of Africa tagline. It suggests an other-worldly, spiritual journey, or maybe a quest that will test you deeply. If I expected profound epiphanies as I wrestled with career frustration and anger, I... by Ralph Pina | Sep 11, 2014 | Cederberg Wilderness Area, cycling
Our last visit to Heuningvlei, in the Cederberg, was so pleasant that we decided to make it a weekend base for some leisurely exploration around the area, which incorporates the Wupperthal Commonage. Some hiked to Middle-Krakadouw, others took a donkey cart tour,... by Ralph Pina | Aug 30, 2014 | hiking, Limietberg Nature Reserve
Two things about this impromptu hike concerned me in retrospect. Firstly, I had a premonition the night before departure that it would end badly. Usually I do not experience premonitions, and never bad ones. Secondly, after strenuous bundu-bashing and scrambling with... by Ralph Pina | Aug 12, 2014 | Lycian Coast, Turkey
Unlike more accessible portions of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, Lycia is relatively undeveloped. The ancient sites of Lycia are centred on the Teke Peninsula that is bracketed by the gulfs of Fethiye and Antalya. Historical records of the ancient state of Lukka... by Ralph Pina | Jun 14, 2014 | Haweqwa Nature Reserve, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek Every now and then Kevin gets the itch. On this day, in the full knowledge that a mommy of a cold front was on its way he talked me into a quick ascent of Perdekop, east of Franschhoek Pass. The hike up enjoyed brilliant blue...
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