Outeniqua Choo Choo train and other Province of Eastern Cape, South Africa Things to Do Tips

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The Outeniqua Choo Choo train is a highly enjoyable steam train, that we took from George to Knysna, and back, on our honeymoon :)

The trip took over 2 hours, each way, and was thoroughly enjoyable!

Our most memorable photo was everyone leaning out of the train window as we were going over the bridge at Victoria Bay... heading toward the tunnel, with the steam streaming behind the train :)

A super trip in the area, enjoyable for adults and kids alike!

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Things To Do: Cradock

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Written by Jenniflower

on Jun 14, 2007

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Cradock is a largeish Little Karoo town, in the midst of some harsh countryside... harsh but beautiful.

It is primarily Afrikaans speaking, but they do cater for English-speaking folk as they get quite a few tourists here.

They primarily visit TuisHuis, where I have stayed twice, last time being in January 2007.

There is loads of character and charm in the town, but there is also much poverty apparent.. a seemingly cruel mix of the two.

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Things To Do: The Owl House

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007

Nieu Bethesda is the Owl House, which was once the home of the eccentric sculptor Helen Martins.

It is an eclectic space of all kinds of weird and wonderful figurines, sculptures, mirrors etc.

This town still has no ATMs to withdraw cash and no street lights!

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Things To Do: The Wild Coast

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007

The beaches all along the Wild Coast are simply spectacular.

These are splendid for long walks and trails.

Fine white sand that is so white you strain your eyes, and sea that is salty and blue, with crashing surf-loving waves.

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Things To Do: Outeniqua Trail

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Updated by Jenniflower

on Jul 2, 2007

The Outeniqua Trail is a world-renowned trail that thousands of people from all over the world come to complete every year.

It is an area of unsurpassed beauty, where you experience the touch of wildlife in a special way.

Come prepared with bird books, binoculars, good walking boots, a hat, sun cream, swimming costume/trunks... good outdoor wear!

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Things To Do: Grahamstown

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007

Visit Grahamstown during the National Arts Festival � when artists, actors and actresses from all over the country put on small plays and musicals and dramas.

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Things To Do: Jeffrey�s Bay

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007

Jeffrey�s Bay has world-renowned surfing status!

Spectacular waves for surfing enthusiasts.

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Things To Do: Hogsback

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007

Visit Hogsback, the misty and magical village in a forest, where it is rumoured JRR Tolkein got his inspiration for Middle-Earth.

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Things To Do: Graaff-Reniet

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Written by Jenniflower

on May 20, 2007