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
Tag: sunrise / sunsets
Sunset in Eersterivier
I have never been disappointed with sunsets at Eersterivier. We recently spent a weekend in this part of the Tsitsikamma courtesy of Tsitsikamma Seaside Accommodation and even though most of the weekend was a bit on the grey side, the cloud did open enough on our first evening to get this beautiful sunset enhanced with a … Continue reading Sunset in Eersterivier
Railway line sunset
Picture this. The R60 between Robertson and Worcester in the Western Cape. Kinda in the middle of nowhere. Nothing in sight other than the remains of an old railway station Two guys park next to the road and dash across, climb through an old fence, hop over the railway line and run of into the bushes and … Continue reading Railway line sunset
Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean
South Africa. Places to go, things to do, people to meet, activities to do, food to eat and to top it off, memorable sunsets. Like this one over the Atlantic Ocean seen from Signal Hill. Makes you want to pour a sundowner and salute the day as well as what waits for you tomorrow. Happy … Continue reading Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean
Karoo sunrise
A 4am departure on a road trip to Johannesburg meant that I was just south of the Karoo town of Cradock when the sun started to lick at the horizon. It wasn't long for the clouds to be on fire and I couldn't help but to pull over to take a picture with my phone which I Instagrammed immediately. The Karoo always … Continue reading Karoo sunrise
Ashton locomotive at sunset
The town of Ashton is situated on the Robertson Valley close to the start of Route 62. As one drives along this road between Worcester and the Klein Karoo there is a steam locomotive on the left about halfway through town. Heading down to Cape Town I made a quick stop to have a look … Continue reading Ashton locomotive at sunset
Atlantic seaboard sunset
One of South Africa's most popular sunset view sites is from Signal Hill in Cape Town. Visitors and locals alike head up to its lookout spots to see the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. And that is exactly what I did last week on a whirlwind visit to the city for a tourism e-marketing summit. … Continue reading Atlantic seaboard sunset
R72 sunset
I had to make the 600 kilometer return trip from Port Elizabeth to East London twice this past week. Luckily for me I enjoy road trips for various reasons and other than my back complaining I really didn't mind going. Returning from the second trip it started to get late and the sun started to … Continue reading R72 sunset
Hello, I am Firefly and I’m a travel blogger
Sunrise on the Wild Coast near the mouth of the Qolora RiverHello, I am Firefly and I'm a travel blogger. It's been 6 years since my first blog post. I have an absolute passion for travel and tourism and that is why I work in the tourism industry. Not the other way around. But being passionate about … Continue reading Hello, I am Firefly and I’m a travel blogger
Sunset at the Crags
You know the saying when something goes on till the cows come home? Well, a day literally does exactly the same. While camping at The Crags the cows came by to be milked at about three in the afternoon and then headed home to the meadows just after five thirty... when the sun heads for the hills. … Continue reading Sunset at the Crags
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