Dias Statue in Cape Town

Bartholomew Dias was the first European to discover South Africa. On an expedition looking for a sea way to the East he sailed around the Cape in a storm without knowing it. On 3 February 1488 he landed in Mossel Bay which he called the Bay of Saint Blaise. On 12 March they reached the … Continue reading Dias Statue in Cape Town →

Sir Lowry’s Pass lookout

The first sighting of the Cape, False Bay and Table Mountain one gets approaching from the east is from the top of Sir Lowry's Pass on top of the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The view sight is situated at the top of the pass and about 920 meters above sea level. The view site gives a … Continue reading Sir Lowry’s Pass lookout →

Cape Town big wheel

The Wheel of Excellence (or just Waterfront Big Wheel as most people refer to it) at the V&A Waterfront has become a favorite activity for visitors in Cape Town to do. The surrounding view of the Waterfront and city from the top is stunning. My last visit to Cape Town was a brief one and … Continue reading Cape Town big wheel →

The upper cable station from Kloof Nek

A bit of an unusual view of the upper cable station on top of Table Mountain seen from near the top of Kloof Nek (unusual unless you live in Cape Town and come along this road often that is)

Natures Valley View panorama

A panoramic view of Nature's Valley from one of the scenic view site on the trail to Salt River

Buffeljagsrivier farmstall dam

A sunny blue sky day. So typical of South Africa, specially in summer. A grumbling tummy made me pull over at a farm stall at Buffeljagsrivier near Swellendam to look for a pie and something to drink. Behind the farm stall was a big piece of grass with this farm dam and it is where I snapped … Continue reading Buffeljagsrivier farmstall dam →

Early morning mist on the mountain

Early morning mist on the Outeniqua Mountains. The first thing I saw when I came out of my log cabin at Eight Bells Mountain Inn outside Mossel Bay.

Oudtshoorn’s CP Nel Museum

The CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn is one of the top town museums in South Africa with a fantastic range of exhibits representing the history of the town and surrounding area. Most visitors pass through town on their way to the ostrich farms or Cango Caves and never see this Klein Karoo gem, but the few … Continue reading Oudtshoorn’s CP Nel Museum →

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Eight Bells Mountain Inn used to be one of my regular stops on tour back when I was a tourist guide but since then I haven't had a chance to visit. Until a few weeks ago. A return trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth meant that I had to stay over in Mossel Bay to … Continue reading Eight Bells Mountain Inn →

The best Currywurst on the Garden Route

Everybody has their preferred road trip food and drink stops. Some like to pull over at a Wimpy for their favorite coffee, stop at the same farm stall for a pie and fresh pineapple juice or that certain restaurant where the owner is also the chef and makes his pizza bases himself before popping it into the … Continue reading The best Currywurst on the Garden Route →