Tag Archives: hiking

Cape Town: Winter Wonderland

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

I’ve lost count of how many South Africans had warned me about visiting Cape Town in the middle of winter. In fact, their collective response was so consistent that I could have scripted it. Now, where’s the fun in that? … Continue reading →

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Ausangate Circuit: high altitude adventure

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

It’s difficult to describe the Ausangate region without getting short of breath. In fact, with most of the trek above 4,600m (the highest pass being 5,200m), talking about anything is a difficult task. However, once you’ve acclimatized to the high … Continue reading →

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