Things to do, places to see. Despite what you might think, you won’t have fond memories of Young & Restless on your deathbed
Climbed Wellingtons Dome again – wanted to do both “Sexy Lady” and “Older, slower, wiser”, but took too long on “Sexy Lady”. Lead it all the way though. Next time….. This Monday is slightly blue, pale at least, no particular reason. Saw this on “Texts from last night” & it made me feel better :...
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I was answering a post “Beginner climbing tips…” on Climb.co.za and thought I might as well post the links up here for my own / other’s use (I’ve not done any of the training yet, but will soon) – it’s a brilliant short & simple series of training articles by Stuart Brown, a very capable climber,...
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I did it. I hooked up with Nico, who has been there before and has some multi pitch climbing experience. We stayed in the Game Breeding Centre / Mokopane (Potgietersrus) Zoological gardens self catering unit, which has a couple of rooms each with two beds. Some share a bathroom, I got the one with en-suite...
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I just want to say this out loud: I’m going to Wellingtons Dome. That’s it, feels better already. I’ve been wanting to go there for so long, and allowed so many (inconsequential) things to derail plans to go there, that when Neil invited me, I knew this is the one opportunity I can not...
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I popped in for a climbing quicky at Waterval Boven, and decided to try out thr Rack Rail Inn, instead of the usual camping at Tranquilitas, which is stunning, but it’s cold and I was looking for a change. I’ll cut it short & say next time I’ll try Gustav & Alex’s rooms. At...
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