So, we embarked on this brave (some might say slightly bonkers) mission from PE to Cape Town for the weekend. The mission: cram in some quality time with family and friends, and sneak in some cycling because why not turn an 8-hour car ride into an epic adventure on wheels? We left PE at the crack of dawn (seriously, the sun was barely awake) to make time for a pit stop at Montagu. The plan was to stretch our legs…
On a Friday night around 10 PM, following sundowners at Sardinia Bay, sitting with friends and sharing a few drinks, one of them suddenly says, “Why don’t we go for a 4×4 trip to the Baviaans tomorrow?” And guess who was the first to say yes? Yep, that would be us. This happened without a second thought, completely forgetting that we had a full day planned. But hey, spontaneity is the spice of life, right? The plan was simple: meet…
Friday night kicked off with sundowners at Sards, and let me tell you, it’s the best medicine after a long, busy week. Just sitting on top of the dune, drinks in hand, with the most amazing friends, watching the sun edge closer and closer to the horizon until it just disappears. But before it does, wow, what a show it puts on! It goes from a yellow ball in a blue sky to a rainbow of colors that follow. The…
We decided to tackle the Forts Loop at Crossways. We knew it was going to be a tough ride, but we didn’t realize just how challenging it would be. Not very technical, but a lot of elevation: 41km and 1200m elevation gain. #LegDay En route, we saw amazing scenery and passed two forts from the Anglo-Boer War and the Upper Van Stadens catchment dam, complete with a waterfall. The last 2km of the climb until we hit the downhill were…
We had some family visiting from the UK and wanted to spend a few nights away, so we decided to head to Plett for the weekend. We booked into Adventurers Escape HQ (Eco Friendly) and reserved two chalets. On our way there, I received a message from the manager asking what time we would arrive, as they wanted to start the woodfire hot tubs for us. Talk about VIP treatment! We arrived late in the afternoon and settled into the…
Nestled in the heart of Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha lies a little piece of heaven known as the Baakens Valley. This natural wonder offers some of the best hiking and cycling trails, beautifully maintained, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Fat Tracks MTB club. If you find yourself in town for the weekend, make sure to carve out some time for a cycling or walking adventure in the valley. The trails here cater to all levels of expertise, from single and…
What an unforgettable weekend! It was a flyaway adventure, something we hadn’t done in ages. Back in the day, this was our regular gig, but then our boys came along, and we had to swap jet-setting for diaper duty. So, this weekend was extra special. We took off from Uitenhage Airfield in a Cessna 182, ZS-OFI, with some close friends, with two more aircraft joining the party for the two-night stay at the De Stijl Hotel at Gariep Dam. The…
So, I decided to get more active. Easier said than done, right? My husband Roger and I kicked things off with a 30-day walking challenge. Every morning, we trudged to Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha for a 2km walk on the beach. Sounds idyllic, right? Well, the catch was the monstrous sand dune we had to climb to get back to the car. Day one: We stopped about 20 times to catch my breath. By day 15, we were ready to…
For the last 10 years, Tenahead was on our radar and became one of the things on our bucket list that we have been wanting to do. We came across a special they were running that we could not miss. So we booked a 2-night stay for our 21st wedding anniversary that also happened to coincide with Mother’s Day this year. We love a good old road trip and decided to leave a day early to spend Saturday night in…