Up up and away!
It’s hard to leave the beautiful grounds of Legendary Lodge in Arusha (more on that next week!), but we are soooo excited to start our climb up the tallest mountain … Read More
Year: 2013
Fairlawn’s Boutique Hotel and Spa, Johannesburg
Our first impression of Fairlawn’s was that it was a nice hotel, like a good book with slightly worn but obviously well-loved cover. But we soon came to experience that … Read More
A first (and a funny) in the Cape Town airport
So, we’ve all seen baggage handlers or porters in the airports, and in Africa, they are ubiquitous. Having quite a few bags between us due to our 3 week Africa … Read More
Rugby and Sunset on Woodbridge Island, Cape Town, South Africa
We had such a fantastic stay with Mum Taylor on Woodbridge Island, with fantastic views of and access to Cape Town. We were completely spoilt by home cooking and lovely … Read More
Table Mountain, Cape Town, SA
The day before the climb…. there’s the goal in the background….Table Mountain – an iconic South African mountain to conquer! Hiking up Platteklip Gorge:
Cape Town!
First stop in Africa, Cape Town, SA, for a visit with our besties, Will and Brandy, and Mum Taylor. Great walk on the beach on Woodbridge Island this morning with … Read More
September Showers lead to…. Les Trois Vallees
After 4 weeks of almost continuous sunshine in the Alps, this weekend brought thunderstorms to the Val d’Anniviers and the Turtman valley, our from/to points. The Forcletta pass we were … Read More
Moiry reservoir to Col de Sorebois to Grimentz to Zimal
Leaving Moiry Hut, approaching Moiry reservoir Our contribution to the height of the mountain Love the water color in this resevoir Moiry dam Love popping over the pass to see … Read More