It's like riding a bike .....

So, I haven't been on a bicycle in 17 years ... but why would that stop me from going for a ride ? I must admit, I was rather nervous getting onto the bicycle yesterday ... but then I realized that old saying is true! You know, the one that says "It's like riding a bike, it will all come back to you".
I was off to a shaky start, but as my confidence grew, so did the fun !
We went for a ride in the Koeberg Nature Reserve, a few minutes outside Cape Town. They have awesome mountain biking and hiking trails and you even get to see some wildebeest and zebra. And just around the next corner is the beach ... absolutely awesome !
I think the bug has bitten me and even though I have a sore bum and aching shoulder muscles (apparently you really don't have to cling to the handle bars for life or death .... ) I can't wait for the next time we can go for a ride !

And of course what would a bike ride be without the photo as proof ...

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Peace, quiet and cold !

Are you in need of absolute peace and quiet? Absolute darkness and starry skies ? Ever wondered just how farmers manage to get up at 03:00 in the morning ?

Well, come to this little settlement in the Outiniqua Mountains, situated at the start of the Montague pass. Herold is the name, Rest is the game.



Herold have a church, a postal agency, I think I can recall a 'general dealer' aka cafe. And of course the guest farm. Oh, and two ostriches. And a run-away peacock from a farm 3 kilometers away that were well exercised by our dogs.

We had such a lovely time and it was wonderful to just relax and fall in line with the peaceful pace of this Klein Karoo settlement. Of course our dogs were in the 7th heaven because they had so much space to run around and loved all the attention they got on the guest farm.


Our cottage were built in the late 1800's with very thick walls. Which is probably a good thing since it was absolutely freezing with a mid-day high of 13 degrees Celcius on Sunday !

Oh dear, what happened !

I blinked and all of a sudden we're heading towards the end of September .... obviously it has been a very busy month ... I'll do my best to update my blog soon !

Happy birthday Eric !

Today our dear friends Davide and Claire's little boy is 2 years old.
I wish that we were closer and could be there to share the day with you.
Hoping you all have a fabulous day and that Eric enjoys having his grandparents there !
Happy Birthday Eric !

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Happy Birthday Dad !

Another month went flying by and I hardly realized that it even started !

Well, just a short post today with a birthday wish ....
Happy birthday dad !

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Gasp !

I've managed to create a blinkie AND link it back to my Blog !
I'm rather proud of myself.... and if you wonder why, well ...... Usually I just don't get it !
I'll start a tutorial and halfway through the tutorial I miss the plot, get bored and don't finish it. What makes it more embarrassing is that I actually work in the IT industry and I really shouldn't be such a techno-peasant.
Anyway, here is my blinkie, feel free to copy it and display it on your blogs! That will be super-cool !

Birthday Love !

I have been so bad as far as birthdays go ...... But, I promise to consult my birthday calendar on a regular basis once again ... and one day, when I finally catch up with the times, I'll enter everyone's birthday on my cellphone and get a reminder on the day.

Today is my niece's birthday - she is turning 17 .... I can't believe it! I can so clearly remember the day she was born, and when she started talking she couldn't pronounce my name and called me mi-mia ...... And now that little girl is turning into a gorgeous young lady... Happy birthday, Leoni!

But wait, there's more ! It is also my DH's niece, Roxanne's birthday. We do not see her often, but we're thinking of her today and hope that she's also having a fabulous day.

And then I also have to think of our dear friend who broke his elbow last night. He is scheduled for surgery this afternoon. I'm thinking of you and hope that you do not experience too much discomfort. All I can say is ... painkillers are your friend !!!!

That's it for now ..... I have so much news, the last few weeks have been a total roller coaster ride for us, but I'll update you on that later ....