Ducks and Noodles at Sonstraal Dam in Durbanville (2019-07-17)

We obviously have a few of our own nice places to head out for a walk here in Gordon’s Bay (aka we live by the sea), but I have to say that I do miss having easy access to the very scenic Sonstraal Dam in Durbanville.

There’s actually two dams tucked away in the leafy desirable Sonstraal/Vygeboom/Eversdal residential area of Durbanville, the smaller Vygeboom Dam at the top and then the much larger Sonstraal dam at the bottom.

Although neglected for a number of years, the ban on fishing and subsequent clean up operations have resulted in a wonderful green space with a footpath that lazes around the body of water, offering a tranquil and scenic family friendly nature experience right in the heart of the suburbs.

With the now abundant bird life that call this dam home there is forever a goose to feed, a water fowl to cheer on, or a duckling to swoon over. It is fresh air, a chance to stretch the legs, and it is short, so the girls can’t really justify moaning at me if they didn’t really want to do it in the first place.

And then usually, like we did on this late mid week afternoon outing, we ended off our wanderings in Durbanville with Chinese takeout food at the Kenridge institution that is Ho-Ho Take-Aways. (Chantelle has been ordering from then since she was in school!)