Western Cape

Hogsback

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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Our initial idea to drive through KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape was inspired by a little village called Hogsback. We have heard a lot about it and it sounded like a place we would want to see. But it didn’t work out the way we thought it would be… We leave Nqanqarhu/Maclear in the morning after having a wonderful breakfast at our guest house. Sounds like the owners are planning to move to the Western Cape - this will be a huge loss to this town. We drive to Ugie. There is a lot of road work in this area,…

Pretoria

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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I am not sure what the real reason is why I like Pretoria. Is it because it reminds me of the Kruger National Park where you see exotic birds and trees everywhere and sleep in a rest camp (in Pretoria it is called your suburb) behind electric fences with the wilderness outside? Or is it the great weather or having the luxuries of a city while still having a more town-like feeling to it - some people from Pretoria still say they are going to the “dorp” (village) for shopping! Or is it because it is called the jacaranda city?…

2023 Spring Tour

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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Usually we plan our roadtrips a long time ahead. This one was decided upon 6 days before we departed. We had some good times in Gauteng, did a work trip to Kruger and then did KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape on the way back. Come and enjoy South Africa with us!

Arniston

Jongensfontein

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Post published:November 3, 2023
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Visiting several estuaries, beach towns and crossing a river on a pontoon - two days I have found to be very interesting. Anette and I were invited to a wedding in Jongensfontein. We depart from Stellenbosch on Friday, driving up the N2. Just before Caledon, we stop at the Dassiefontein farm stall for breakfast. It has a fascinating collection of stuff to buy and the food and setting are great. Can you call it a coincidence that we run here into other family members who are also on their way to the wedding? I also have a chat with Errol…