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Cape Town hiking

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Of course everyone has heard of Table Mountain, Cape Town's famous landmark but not so many are aware that there is great hiking all over the Cape Peninsula.  Unfortunately most visitors dont have a week or more in Cape Town and therefore only have time for one day of walking.  ...

Which route to choose

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Having difficulty deciding which route to choose?  Much depends on how much time you have for the hike and how many hours you feel comfortable walking.  The shortest route is Platteklip Gorge, the trail up the front face of the mountain - average time of 2 1/2 hours to the ...

Back from South East Asia

Monday, August 30th, 2010

A week has passed already and only now have I had a moment to update everyone on my trip.  Mostly the weather has been good since my return so a number of people have had glorious days on Table Mountain. Mt Rinjani is very spectacular and for the most part not ...

Heading for Mt Rinjani and Komodo Islands

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Time for another trip after a hectic couple of months with the World Cup taking place and the many fans who came to watch and hike Table Mountain.  August is generally a quieter month in Cape Town but not necessarily a bad time to visit - just a little luck ...

Table Mountain - snow, sun and some wind!

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

As you might expect in winter we experienced a whole variety of weather conditions during the World Cup.  The last couple of days have been particularly cold on top of Table Mountain.  However 15th June was definitely the coldest with even some snow on top.  Not exactly a blanket but ...

The fans are here - and on top of Table Mountain!

Monday, June 14th, 2010

At last the wait is over and the big moment has arrived.  A good start by Bafana Bafana and a bit of a shaky start by England have been the highlights so far as well as of course a strong first match win by Germany. Other then the football I hope ...

Back from Borneo

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

How come it always the same -  when you return from holiday it seems like you were away for ages and then after 24 hours it seems like you never went away at all?  I dont know the answer but for me it is always like that. I was in fact ...

Bound for Borneo!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Well not yet but next month I am heading for Borneo for a 2 week holiday to explore this unique island paradise.   For anyone wanting to book hikes during this period (21 April to 8 May) dont worry Kim will be available to guide you.  She will also assist ...

Well done Tony and Bernard!

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Most people find hiking up Table Mountain a challenge but if you happen to be blind then it is hard to imagine just how more difficult it must be.  On 22 January Tony accompanied by his helper hiked not only to the top of Table Mountain but did the longer ...

Children hiking up Table Mountain

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Over the years I have hiked with many children up Table Mountain but the question is at what age should children attempt this?  As a general guide line I say about 9 years old.  I have walked with a couple of children a little younger than this but you are ...