Why do Southern Rights calve here in Walker Bay? As is the case for the Southern Cape Coast, the Walker Bay waters are warm enough to sustain the new-born whale calves. Although research is not certain about the longevity of Southern Rights the estimation is that they can live to be 100 years old. In… Read More SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES: Interesting facts about whales that visit Walker Bay
There weren’t blue birds flying but I do hope dreams come true. With every rainbow I wish upon a star and imagine waking on a stack of fluffy clouds without any sense of trouble. Today I saw the colours of the rainbow again – pretty in the Walker Bay skies. I made a wish! #onedaysoon
How do you pick a favourite colour? With difficulty. Mine has always been blue due to my sister picking pink. From the age of 3 and half my choice was predetermined. I had everything my sister had but in blue. Blue is the colour of my other favourites – the sea and sky. One blue… Read More Better Blues
Hermanus is a coastal village with lots to do. Regardless of whether you are having a busy day sightseeing or a lazy day at the beach, breakfast is always a good idea. Betty Blue for traffic light breakfasts – red, yellow and green. Go with green – it’s so healthy and filling it will last… Read More Breakfast in Hermanus
Fridays are always good. But last night was extraordinary. The amount of old white wines tasted on a casual evening superseded any other tasting I remember. First up was a Hemel-en-Aarde Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay. A 1999 vintage. Beautiful! A linear, clear taste that’s undeniably Chardonnay doing Hermanus and the Walker Bay appellation proud. The Decanter Vintage… Read More Fine Wine Friday
Hermanus has mild weather. The cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean provides the perfect aircon to our Hemel-en-Aarde vineyards. But then you get days like today when its HOT. We’re talking 30 degrees plus. No wind. I finished my Onrus Cliff Path walk by 7 and changed my trainers for sandals – after a shower… Read More On the Rocks at Bientangs, Hermanus
Kleinmond Golf Club is not the biggest golf course in the Overberg. It’s also not the swishest. But it is authentic, very well priced and set in the most beautiful fynbos surroundings. A great place for people to learn how to play this game that used to be for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. Kleinmond Golf Club… Read More Golfing Around Kleinmond
Nothing is black and white. We know there are fifty shades of grey and more! This photo of Walker Bay was taken from the rocks in Hermanus and shows that a picture without colour can still be a beautiful picture none the less.
Africamps has just opened their latest boutique camping site on the Cape Whale Coast. The tents are set in a serene and quiet environment offered by the wine and fynbos farm of Stanford Hills. Bookings are happening and looking good! This is just the Overberg breakaway weekend that you need. Book now for a glamping,… Read More Africamp – Comfort Camping in Stanford
While the mother of all storms is brewing in the Cape final preparations for the fifth Hermanus FynArts festival are made. A definite highlight is the Sculptures on the Cliff which sets art off against the dramatic Walker Bay background inviting viewers to reflect on the sculptures and their geographical position. These works of… Read More First a Storm Then a Festival
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