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January 27th 2020
Published: January 30th 2020
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After a busy week in Hermanus with relatives Gaye and Jonathan we took a leisurely 10 day road trip along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth. Parts of the landscape reminded us of Australia: lots of eucalyptus trees, sheep, dry and dusty. The coastal vistas were spectacular. Panoramas: 1. Looking to Hermanus and the Atlantic. 2. Knysna, looking to the Indian Ocean. 3. Knysna Inlet and lagoon... Read Full Entry



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Ian & Marlene Rasmussen
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imras
We are retired school principals (Peel, Ontario - Canada). Our fair weather home is at Sauble Beach, Ontario Canada. In the winter we roam, trying to keep warm and looking for new adventures. This is a record of our travels.... full info
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Dias MuseumDias Museum
Dias Museum
We were very impressed with the displays and information provided here. These are stories of descendants of slaves, still bearing the family name of the month in which they were acquired!
Replica of Dias’ caravelReplica of Dias’ caravel
Replica of Dias’ caravel
This vessel was built in Portugal and sailed to Mossel Bay 500 years after Dias landed.
Mixed message?Mixed message?
Mixed message?
East Cape oystersEast Cape oysters
East Cape oysters
And one happy camper!
The stately Blue craneThe stately Blue crane
The stately Blue crane
South Africa’s National bird.
KnysnaKnysna
Knysna
The beautiful waterfront has many interesting walks to offer.
Knysna “Heads.”Knysna “Heads.”
Knysna “Heads.”
Where the Knysna River enters the Indian Ocean.
LookoutLookout
Lookout
We really enjoyed the coastal scenery.
Not Marlie’s choice.Not Marlie’s choice.
Not Marlie’s choice.
A favourite SA meat for the braai (bbq). Could be beef, lamb, ostrich.... or a mix of all.
Knysna from the West HeadKnysna from the West Head
Knysna from the West Head
on our bush walkon our bush walk
on our bush walk
3km along the West Head.
Some showy birdsSome showy birds
Some showy birds
On our way to Storms River we stopped at an impressive bird reserve containing hundred of varieties. .
Gibbons just hanging out.Gibbons just hanging out.
Gibbons just hanging out.
Beside the bird sanctuary was an equally impressive primate reserve. We were guided here, as the inmates roamed free.
Happy primatesHappy primates
Happy primates
Many have been rescued from owners who abandoned them when they became no longer cute babies.
Tsitsikamma ParkTsitsikamma Park
Tsitsikamma Park
Storms River meets the Indian Ocean.Storms River meets the Indian Ocean.
Storms River meets the Indian Ocean.
We took a lovely coastal walk here up and down lots of steps and across these 3 swinging bridges.
Storms River gorgeStorms River gorge
Storms River gorge
A popular kayaking centre.
Whale bitsWhale bits
Whale bits
Even a piece of baleen.
Storms River digsStorms River digs
Storms River digs
Shark kit?Shark kit?
Shark kit?
Rusted shut!
Still Life. Cape St. FrancisStill Life. Cape St. Francis
Still Life. Cape St. Francis



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