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General Tips: Aloes
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Favorite Thing: This plant is typical of the entire Western Cape region. It is cactus-like in looks, and has orangey red flowers when in bloom. It is hardy and succulent, in a land where the toughest only often survive. Having said that, this particular area of the Little Karoo is like a little oasis, where the earth is kinder on the vegetation. These aloes pepper the hillside as one drives along... I really like them. Reminds me I am HOME :)
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General Tips: Historical interest
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Favorite Thing: The Cape Peninsula was once two islands separated by the Fish Hoek (Silvermine) Valley which was then a passage for the sea. During the Ice Age the waters receded and were replaced by shifting sand dunes blown in by the very strong south-easterly winds (these are still really strong today!). In modern times alien plants were introduced into the area to try and stop the shifting of the dunes. These are now being cleared, to make way for indigenous vegetation, flora and fauna. My father and uncles, as well as my husband had their childhood scrambling up and down these dunes. Their faded pictures tell many a story. Such a pity that they are now lying silent beneath the concrete of people's foundations of their homes.
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General Tips: My other mother
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Favorite Thing: My other 'mother' is the 'mother city' of Cape Town. I was born in Cape Town, moved to Johannesburg when a toddler, and moved back when I turned 22. I lived here until I came to live and work in London in 2002. The Cape is one of those places that grips you. One naturally longs for one's home, but this peninsula has something extra-special to offer it's inhabitants. It is without doubt, one of the most spectacular places on this planet. Every visit never fails to make me hold my breath at it's majesty and beauty.
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deecat Fri Apr 3, 2009 19:48 UTC
What a wonder you have created! Your love of your country is so evident, and your descriptions are astounding. Wine, cheese, beaches, animals, natural beauty abounds. | Pawtuxet Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:34 UTC
And isn't he a natural beauty pictured on your front page? Such wonderful beaches and exotic wild life..ostriches & penguins, mind you! So distant from my world... BTW..we have a Scarborough beach in Rhode Island. | junecorlett Tue Mar 3, 2009 17:58 UTC
We have spent a weekend here, (Scarborough)very tranquil, the water is freezing as is all of CT's beaches. | kenHuocj Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:30 UTC
Hout Bay fro Smoked Snoek or Vis en skyfies from the corrugated iron take out, 5* food, a $5 bottle of wine is mid plus range, we and i am sure you tasted & enjoyed again ;-))) |
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