I enjoy taking selfies. It is something one has to do if you travel solo a lot (which I normally do when travelling for business) and want to at least be in a picture. Selfies are also a way to tell people "Look where I am and you're not" making it a great tourism marketing tool. … Continue reading Karoo rain selfie
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Karoo windpomp
Two birds with one stone. In this case two Karoo icons in one shot. A windpomp and a couple of Karoo koppies. In this case the Koffiebus and Teebus outside Steysnburg.
Karoo road works stop-go scenery
Some people absolutely hate stop-goes at road works. I used to be one of those but recently have changed my whole outlook on them. I make a point of it to get out the car at each one to stretch my legs and to take in the surroundings. Even chat to the driver of the car in … Continue reading Karoo road works stop-go scenery
Cradock Moederkerk
Driving through the Karoo Heartland town of Cradock the other day I just couldn't help but to stop and snap a few pics of the "Moederkerk" in town. I've played around with a couple of effects and this is what I came up with. Oh yes, and what is a post without a little bit … Continue reading Cradock Moederkerk
Cradock’s Tuishuise and Victoria Hotel
Driving through the Karoo from the interior to the Eastern or Southern Cape coast (or the other way around) and looking for a spot to sleep over? The Karoo Heartland has some excellent overnighting spots in towns like Cradock, Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda and Somerset East. If Cradock is your overnight destination of choice then you really don't need to look any … Continue reading Cradock’s Tuishuise and Victoria Hotel
The Valley of Desolation at sunset
A visit to Graaff-Reinet isn't complete without a trip up to the Valley of Desolation in the Camdeboo National Park. It's hard to say when the best time would be for such a visit though. That depends if you would like to enjoy all the views in bright sunlight, want to take photos in the … Continue reading The Valley of Desolation at sunset
Graaff-Reinet town hall and the Victory Peace Angel war memorial
Statues is a bit of a sore point in South Africa at the moment (referring to the Cecil John Rhodes statue at UCT and and and...) but there are some truly special ones out there. One of these is the War Memorial or "Victory Peace Angel" outside the town hall in the Karoo Heartland town of Graaff-Reinet.About … Continue reading Graaff-Reinet town hall and the Victory Peace Angel war memorial
Die Groot Kerk and the fireplace
Spending a night in Graaff-Reinet recently I made sure I popped by the Dutch Reformed Church (Groot Kerk) on the Monday morning to see if I could actually get into the church. The cornerstone of the church was laid on 12 April 1886 and it cost what was then a staggering 7,500 pounds. The inaugural service took place on … Continue reading Die Groot Kerk and the fireplace
Graaff-Reinet’s Groot Kerk – a sight to behold
The view of the Groot Kerk at the top of Graaff-Reinet's main drag is something you don't sommer forget that easily if you've ever visited this Karoo Heartland town. As you enter the town from the south the church slowly becomes visible at the top of the main road. It looms out above the surrounding buildings … Continue reading Graaff-Reinet’s Groot Kerk – a sight to behold
Warning: Buffalo Crossing
South Africa's roads have many different road signs. Some you see everywhere and sometimes you get those who crop up and make you do a double take. When it comes to people and animals on the road there are quite a few. Pedestrian crossing signs. Warning signs for cattle, tortoises, children, poth-o-les (I'm not sure what a … Continue reading Warning: Buffalo Crossing
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