On Saturday Night we went to Shaun and Mariette’s for a DIY Sushi evening. They had all the ingredients set out and we had a great time learning how to roll our own. Ater setting out the nori (roasted seaweed) on the bamboo mats, you spread as much rice as you need to make a [...]

We went down to Llundudno on Sunday evening for a walk on the beach. By going in the evening we hoped to avoid the boiling heatwave weather but landed up walking in the wind. Richard seems to be a complete dog magnet. We walked all around the boulders and the beach with the big husky [...]

Click here for directions and permit information. On a very rainy Saturday morning we headed off to hike the Steenbras River Trail (aka Crystal Pools) in Gordon’s Bay. Thankfully we drove out of the downpour and into the most beautiful hiking weather… As usual, stunning views throughout the walk. Below are Richard and Karen at [...]

Yay for public holidays in the middle of the week! Richard and I took a walk in the afternoon up to the Silvermine reserve. It was great to get outdoors and get some exercise going but the wind was something else. The clouds were also quite beautiful, but I think we’ll save the Extensive Silvermine [...]

My folks came to visit for the holiday. They brought down a car for Ruth to use since Molly got taken from outside her work in Tamboerskloof and they also brought Gran along to show her where I’ve been living these past few years.