An Exploring South African Things to do in Cape Town, the Helderberg, and the Cape Winelands

Historic Attractions Photo Gallery

USA 2019 – 19 Star of India at the Maritime Museum of San Diego (2019-10-29)

September 22, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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The first time that I ever visited San Diego I pretty much made a beeline straight to the incredible USS Midway aircraft carrier floating museum....

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Nature and Animal Attractions Photo Gallery

Looking for Buck in the Bontebok National Park in Swellendam (2021-01-13)

September 21, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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One of the smaller SANParks national parks in South Africa, the Bontebok National Park lies to the edge of the picturesque historic town of Swellendam,...

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Photo Gallery Shopping

Barista Cafe Pizza and Decor at Bali Trading in Riversdale (2021-07-14)

September 20, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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On the way back home to Gordon’s Bay, following a lovely little stay up at Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay, we opted to do a...

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Nature and Animal Attractions Photo Gallery

Frisbee and Dogs along Lourens River at Radloff Park in Somerset West (2021-04-18)

September 15, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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If you have a dog and you live in Somerset West and you need to take it for a stroll, then more often than not...

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Art Photo Gallery

Sculpture on the Cliffs by FynArts at Gearing’s Point Hermanus (2021-01-09)

September 10, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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The magnificent Hermanus cliff path that takes you on an wonderfully scenic 12 km long walk along the town’s incredible coast line is of course...

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Family Attractions Photo Gallery

Stalking Murals, Ice Cream and Samoosas on the Sea Point Promenade (2021-01-24)

September 1, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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Summer sun, blue skies, cyclists, joggers and walkers galore, January is of course the perfect month for doing one of possibly the most Capetonian things...

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Food and Drink Photo Gallery

Coffee and Tunes at Elvis Brew Padstal in George (2021-07-13)

August 10, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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Having decided to head out for a little drive on the day, Chantelle, the girls and I headed out from Mossel Bay along the R102,...

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Food and Drink Photo Gallery

Fish and Chips at Bertha’s Restaurant in Simon’s Town (2021-05-11)

August 1, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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Celebrating my 41st birthday with a lovely day of cruising around the wide open spaces of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and climbing...

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Food and Drink Photo Gallery

Tea and Cake at Devon Valley Hotel in Stellenbosch (2021-05-08)

July 23, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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Chantelle was doing her usual browsing on Facebook when she spotted that Devon Valley Hotel was doing a whole high tea sort of thing as...

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Nature and Animal Attractions Photo Gallery

Walking up Hoy’s Koppie in Hermanus (2021-01-09)

July 22, 2021

by Craig Lotter

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Back in the mid-19th century when Hermanus was still going by its original name of Hermanuspietersfontein, this isolated hill, standing on an otherwise flat plain...

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