Just a quick pic... Walked up the Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West on Sunday. Stellenbosch lies on the left and Somerset West on the right. One minute you're in the city - the next in the clouds! Route was up Disa Gorge, then Porcupine Ridge and back down the other side.
For more info try the Helderberg Nature Reserve website.
On an uncharacteristically cold and misty February weekend - Phil, Maria and myself stood huddled around a fire in the Nuweberg forester's cabin near Grabouw - the starting point of our 2 day hike. The weather was very unsettled and a Cape coldfront is not to be taken lightly, but after leaving our next of kin contact numbers with the park officials, they allowed us on our way.
While driving home from work on Friday, I had an great feeling of contentment. I commute between Somerset West and Stellenbosch and to drive through the winelands every day is truly a treat – a brilliant way to ease in and out of the working day. The reason this Friday was even better than most? Well it was a warm, still, autumn afternoon, it was the start of a long weekend, and at dawn tomorrow I would be heading out to the Cederberg for a 3 day hike.
Me, maria and a whole lot of rock
