Mountains in the Sea
Right now I am walking the length of the Mountains in The Sea with Tom & Janet Muskett. Day two dawned one of those magical days that force me to acknowledge that I live in the most beautiful city in the world. Yes, the weather was warm for walking . . . but the rewards far outweighed the heat.Fortunately most of the morning was spent walking in shade. The cliffs of Blackburn Ravine were as inspirational as ever.Views across the bay to the Sentinel were spectacular. The sea colour was...
Muizenberg’s walks
Muizenberg is famous for its long white beach, warm water and predictable surf. It has a good reputation for ice cream, too. It is also well known for its transition from playground of the wealthy to derelict and, more recently, back to a favoured residential area. Looking further into the past it is celebrated for the old toll-house and its keeper Sgt Muys (after whom the village is named), as well as The Battle of Muizenberg and the house where Cecil John Rhodes died.Surprisingly, it is not recognized for the...
Aloes and winter in South Africa
Aloes and winter. These are synonymous for me. I cannot think of Aloes in flower without feeling the crisp winter air or imagining the chill morning mist. In some parts of the country, when not in flower the vast stands of Aloe ferox appear as an army of warriors marching over the hills, and when in flower their mass of deep red flowers gives the appearance of flames sweeping across the mountains. Most aloe flowers are rich in nectar and provide much-needed sugar to our birds in the lean winter...
Wine & Wildlife Safari
Although I fulfil other functions, I am first & foremost a safari guide. I have led an enormous variety of safaris including vehicle safaris, dugout safaris, walking safaris, backpacking safaris, safaris from fly camps, safaris from lodges, research safaris . . . but in June of this year I will be combining two of my passions and doing the first ever South African wine-safari! I have teamed-up with Peter Finlayson, arguably the best winemaker in South Africa and we will be hosting a superb 4-day getaway in The Greater Kruger...