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Month: March 2025

The Ride to Kouga Dam – A Comedy of Sweat and Dust

The Ride to Kouga Dam – A Comedy of Sweat and Dust

Ah, a weekend in Patensie! A little adventure, some fresh air, and a casual bike ride to the Kouga Dam—what could possibly go wrong? Well, let’s just say that a 7 km ride there and 7 km back sounded reasonable at first. But, as we quickly learned, reality had other plans. The Illusion of a “Gentle” RideWe parked near the turnoff, unloaded our bikes, and started rolling down a short hill. Glorious! A downhill start! And that, dear readers, was…

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A Weekend Amongst Dragons: Our Stay at a Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie

A Weekend Amongst Dragons: Our Stay at a Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie

Every now and then, you stumble upon a hidden gem close to home—one of those places you add to your bucket list and say, “One day, I’ll go there!” For me, that place was the Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie. Fast forward a few years, and my husband, Roger, tried to surprise me with a Valentine’s weekend getaway there. But let’s be honest—I’m like a detective when it comes to surprises. I sniffed this one out before he could even…

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