by Ralph Pina | Jul 15, 2005 | De Hoop Nature Reserve, hiking, trails
7-12 July 2005 This post is a photo journey down the Whale Trail. It was the second time that I walked this wonderful trail. Morning tea on Potberg. The Breede meanders to the coast below. The trail follows Potberg’s spine. Cupidoskraal hut is a welcome sight... by Ralph Pina | Jun 29, 2003 | hiking, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, scenic walks, trails
Franschhoek: 29 June 2003 Here’s a very short walk for great returns. From the top of Franschhoek Pass, walk to the viewpoint above the Wemmershoek Valley. A mere 6km of easy gradients reveals stunning views. Permits are obtainable from the Franschhoek tourist... by Ralph Pina | Dec 30, 2002 | hiking, scenic walks
Kogelberg Nature Reserve: December 2002 The Palmiet River winds through the core of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The nature reserve protects the most pristine and diverse fynbos in the Cape Floral Kingdom. There are a number of hikes of varying length in the... by Ralph Pina | Jul 25, 2002 | De Hoop Nature Reserve, hiking, trails
17 …err… 18 – 21 July, 2002 Booking the Whale Trail is hard to do – it has become massively popular. So when I got a booking for the 17th, it looked perfect for the last 5 days of the school holidays. The dates would enable my daughters, wife,... by Ralph Pina | Apr 14, 2001 | Groot Winterhoek Wilderness, hiking, trails, wilderness trail
“To Hell and back”: 12 to 13 May 2001 Well, not really. It was more like paradise. A perfect autumn weekend in the Cape mountains above Tulbagh and Porterville.Big Ron and I followed the Groot Kliphuis River down to De Tronk, our mission to experience...
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