by Ralph Pina | Feb 9, 2023 | Featured Posts, hiking, Namaqualand National Park
From the Spoeg River to the Groen River Late January arrived with an unexpected adventure: a 3-day hike down the Namaqualand coast within the borders of the Namaqualand National Park. Kevin, a longtime hiking companion, was the instigator. He had wanted to tackle the... 
by Ralph Pina | Jan 16, 2023 | Featured Posts, Haweqwa Nature Reserve, hiking, Limietberg Nature Reserve
Longtime hiking buddies, Kevin and Yolanda, invited me to join them on this ascent of Miaspoort to Huguenot Peak. We had not been out on an adventure together for some time, so the reunion was welcome. The climb from the old Du Toitskloof Pass road is quite strenuous.... 
by Ralph Pina | Oct 30, 2022 | Featured Posts, France, Le Lot
After the hugely enjoyable canal boat trip on the Canal du Midi five years ago, another French self-navigating boating holiday was always in our future. With seven months of long leave due before retirement, the opportunity presented itself and we convinced the... 
by Ralph Pina | Oct 9, 2022 | Connemara, Featured Posts, Ireland
Having booked another canal boat adventure in southern France and been invited to Belgium by the Verhoevens, the first week of our European visit was still undecided. As Marion is of Irish descent, a trip to the emerald isle has been on the cards at some stage. So... 
by Ralph Pina | Oct 7, 2022 | Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve, cycling, Featured Posts
After an absence of five years, a cycling trip to the Baviaanskloof was required. We planned it according to our usual, proven format: a small group of riders (6) who are accompanied by two vehicles (2 drivers), short to moderate distances per day and a leisurely pace...
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