Day 336 - A spectacular day in the mountains.

Our Thursday hiking is definitely excellent preparation for the long walks that lie ahead on the Camino - I can't imagine it ever getting more strenuous than any of these full day adventures! The first of our real winter hikes have now started and I enjoyed every moment out there last week.

We spent 8 hours on the mountain just outside Franschoek, one of the most scenic towns on our winelands route close to Cape Town. To see our pics, click here.

Have a lovely week!

Day 223 - Hiking with friends.

Those of you who have read this blog for a while will know that Thursday is hiking day for me. Every Thursday, weather permitting, I put on my boots, pack my bag and head off with a group of like minded friends. We explore the mountains around our city and I will admit, there's something special about being on top of the world, at least once a week...

For a glimpse of what it's all about - have a look at http://www.thursdayhiking.blogspot.com/.

Here's hoping you have a splendid week!

Day 205 - Walking in the rain...

If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that every Thursday I head off into the mountains. Thursday is my hiking day and unless there is a very good reason for me not to pack my backpack and put on my boots, you'll find me out there in the woods with my like minded buddies.

Today was no exception, despite the fact that we had a really wet winters day in Cape Town. I have started a blog dedicated to these weekly adventures as I thought it would be a great way to share some of the beauty of our city with people who've never been here. I take my camera along in the hope of capturing some of the essence of the day. Sometimes I'm lucky, like last week and the weather plays along, enabling me to get some great shots.

Today it was a bit of a challenge but I've posted a few shots nevertheless.

If you'd like to see a little of the Newlands Forest as experienced by us today, click here.